Thank you for your interest in Oak Park Township. Currently, we have the following job openings:
FOOD SERVICE WORKER – PART TIME (27.5 hours/week 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm)
Oak Park Township is seeking a part time Food Service Worker to serve as a member of the Senior Services team to help the Township achieve its mission of: 1) addressing the needs of our community by providing nutritious meals and opportunities for recreation, education, and socialization for older adults; 2) assisting with the operation of the nutrition site in an open, inclusive, and fiscally responsible manner while maintaining or improving service quality to staff, program participants, vendors and other partners; 3) assisting with opportunities for increased collaboration with community partners and providing volunteer opportunities to enhance service provision while conserving funds.
The Food Service Staff Worker will:
· Package and serve meals for older adults who dine in our nutrition site or receive delivery of meals in their homes while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines throughout the service day
· Set tables and serve food to older adults
· Aide nutrition staff and volunteers in successful daily operations of the nutrition site
· Stock supplies for the site and inform Nutrition Lead of inventory needs
· Create a friendly, open, and welcoming environment by engaging with participants, volunteers, and staff.
· Act as a team player by providing staff coverage for other members of the Nutrition team as needed.
· Utilize food sanitation skillset to maintain high level of food safety at all times.
The position requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe Food Protection Manager Sanitation Certification, and at least one year of experience in a food service environment. Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, work well as part of a team, demonstrate tact, and show sensitivity to the needs of older adults. A background check and pre-employment test will be required for all candidates. Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and applicant tracking systems a plus.
Oak Park Township is a unique unit of Oak Park local government, providing human services to vulnerable citizens of our community: at-risk youth needing guidance to improve their chances for a successful life, senior citizens needing support to maintain their independence and financially struggling residents who need monthly assistance and job seeking help. In addition, the Township provides funding for mental health agencies and assistance with property tax inquiries and appeals.
Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the Oak Park Township, please visit: https://oakparktownship.org
For a complete job description, please click here. Interested applicants should submit a resume via email by April 19, 2021 to Madeline Pietryla, mpietryla@oakparktownship.org.
RECEPTIONIST – PART TIME
(Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm,
Friday 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Total - 20 hours/week)
Oak Park Township is seeking a part-time Receptionist to serve as a member of the Senior
Services team to help the Township achieve its mission of: 1) addressing the needs of our
community by providing a positive customer service experience for visitors and callers; 2)
assisting with the operation of the front office in an open, inclusive, and fiscally responsible
manner while maintaining or improving service quality to staff, program participants, vendors
and other partners; 3) providing a positive and efficient phone experience for callers.
The Receptionist will:
• Manage the switchboard and direct calls accordingly
• Answer simple requests from callers and visitors and forward other requests to
appropriate personnel
• Make appointments for programs and work with community partners for scheduling
and appointment setup information
• Stock and order supplies for the site and inform of inventory needs
• Create a friendly, open, and welcoming environment by engaging with guests,
volunteers, and staff
• Act as a team player by providing staff coverage for other members of the front office
team as needed
• Utilize various office equipment and computer skills as needed
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Successful candidates must be dependable, organized, possess strong interpersonal skills, work
well as part of a team, be dedicated to providing a positive customer service experience, and
handling a multitude of tasks simultaneously. A background check and pre-employment test will
be required for all candidates. Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and applicant
tracking systems a plus. For a complete job description, please click here.
Oak Park Township is a unique unit of Oak Park local government, providing human services to
vulnerable citizens of our community: at-risk youth needing guidance to improve their chances
for a successful life, senior citizens needing support to maintain their independence and
financially struggling residents who need monthly assistance and job seeking help. In addition,
the Township provides funding for mental health agencies and assistance with property tax
inquiries and appeals.
Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the Oak Park Township, please visit: https://oakparktownship.org.
Interested applicants should submit a resume via email by April 19, 2021 to Antoinette Moody Sims at tmoodysims@oakparktownship.org
YOUTH SERVICES GROUP FACILITATOR FOR GIRLS ON THE RISE – PART TIME
Oak Park Township is seeking a part time group facilitator for the Girls on the Rise Program. The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades 6th -9th, during school hours and afterschool hours. Facilitators will be responsible for leading instruction, and curriculum-based content for minority girls which focuses on self-esteem, self-image, self-advocacy, and cultivate communication and other pro-social skills. This part time position is for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-4pm.
The Girls on the Rise Program Facilitator:
- Facilitate programming to groups of girls ages 11-15, both in-person or virtually.
- Prepare for, and facilitate hands-on and intentional programming activities within our Girls on the Rise’s curriculum
- Maintain relationships with students & their families and provide individual support ensuring their ability to effectively engage in the program.
- Create and share family engagement activities for independent projects.
- Collect Girls on the Rise’s registration and assessment forms.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Youth Development, Human Development, Social Work or other related field. Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for groups
- Flexibility to adjust to unpredictability and the ability to prioritize
- Experience working with underserved populations, youth, and families.
- Sensitivity to protecting confidential information
- Have time management skills, maintain professionalism, and to manage conflict.
For more information on the Oak Park Township and Youth Services and a complete job description, please click here.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation by email to Dominique Hickman at dhickman@oakparktownship.org by April 23, 2021.
YOUTH SERVICES YOUTH INTERVENTIONIST (CADC) - FULL TIME
Oak Park Township is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our team as a Youth Interventionist within the Youth Services Department. Youth Services supports programs and service that address youth through the implementation of prevention techniques, crisis intervention, restorative justice, therapeutic involvement, case management, and coordination of wraparound services with other community services which enhance the social/emotional development of youth and families. Youth Services is committed to promoting positive opportunities while helping youth and families access needed services.
The Youth Services Interventionist-CADC:
- Carries a caseload of 16-20 youth and works with their families and within the community, and will specifically work with youth struggling with substance use and abuse issues, as well as other program focus areas.
- Provide individual counseling and conduct groups during school year.
- Has experience of the ability to gain knowledge and experience in the following areas: substance abuse treatment options, substance abuse assessments, gangs, school attendance/ refusal issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, aggression, and behavioral issues.
- Maintain relationship with organizations that service youth in Oak Park and River Forest Communities, along with the schools.
- Attend supervision, team meetings, and participate in Oak Park Township events.
- Maintains up to date records, assessments, notes, tests, and other documentation and demonstrate good time management skills.
The position requires a CADC certification and at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other related field. Master’s degree in one of the related fields is preferred. Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for small groups as well as large group presentations
- Flexibility to adjust to unpredictability and the ability to prioritize
- Experience working with underserved populations, youth, and families.
- Sensitivity to protecting confidential information
- Have time management skills, maintain professionalism, and to manage conflict.
For more information on the Oak Park Township and Youth Services and a complete job description, please click here.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by email by April 23rd to Sara Marx, Youth Interventionist Supervisor, smarx@oakparktownship.org.
INFORMATION SECRETARY - FULL TIME
Oak Park Township is seeking a full-time Information Secretary (Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00) to serve as an integral member of the Oak Park Township team.
The Township Information Secretary performs a variety of administrative and clerical support tasks. She/he provides callers and visitors with information and refers to appropriate Township department or other outside agency for specific services requested.
Essential Job Functions Consist of:
· Answer and directs a large volume of incoming telephone calls, transfers to voicemail or takes accurate written messages as appropriate. Provides information regarding Township services and other services available throughout the community, oversees Township information carousel which includes RTA schedules and community information.
· Greets visitors in a respectful, tactful and friendly manner; assures that visitors are assisted or directed to the appropriate department.
· Maintains records, processes applications, collects fees and issues cards for a variety of programs such as the Secretary of State Temporary Disabled Parking Card Program, Township sponsored Taxi Coupon Program, and RTA Reduced Fare Card Program.
· Provides staff support to General Assistance Program by conducting preliminary screening for eligibility and scheduling appointments.
· Maintains postage machine including adding funds, preparing reports, and departmental billing. Sorts, stamps and distributes incoming mail; delivers outgoing mail to the mailbox or post office at the end of the day. Accepts deliveries and informs recipient.
· Provides staff support for Assessor’s office by screening calls, providing basic tax information, making copies and during appeal periods scheduling appointments.
· Acts as deputy registrar; processes voter registrations and maintains copies of the same; provide follow up information; ensures timely mail of registrations to the Cook County Clerk’s office; accepts and processes registrations from local deputy registrars.
· Maintains staff lists, employee in/out lists, telephone extension list and Township officials’ list.
· Prepares invoices for Town Administration, Assessor, Clerk, General Assistance and others as needed.
· Provides support for Accounts Payable Payroll Specialist by preparing accounts payable checks for mailing, filing accounts payable documents and maintaining accounts payable filing system.
· Provides secretarial support to include filing and typing and other duties for Township as needed.
· Works cooperatively with other Township departments in preparation for upcoming activities, Case Management referrals for taxi coupons, real estate tax assessments, etc.
This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and three (3) or more years of office experience with diversified duties including management of reception desk and frequent public contact. Customer service experience a plus.
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, may be considered.
The successful candidate will demonstrate skills below.
Knowledge of:
· Various office and computer equipment.
· Various word processing software and spread sheet programs.
Skill In:
· Time management.
· Verbal communication and organization.
· Interacting with the public, demonstrating tact and sensitivity to the needs of visitors, regardless of their means, backgrounds, or abilities.
Ability to:
· Maintain professional composure and assist a variety of individuals with questions, provide information and referrals.
· Work in a fast-paced and stressful environment at times.
· Gather required information from visitors seeking assistance.
· Maintain client confidentiality.
Physical Abilities:
· Sit, type, read, write, hear and speak for extended periods.
· Can lift 15 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or roles performed by personnel so classified. It is as well intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For the full job description, please click here.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by email by April 30th to Kim Henry, Office Manager, khenry@oakparktownship.org.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PART-TIME
Oak Park Township is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant (Monday-Friday, 10:00-3:00) to serve as an integral member of the Oak Park Township team.
The Township Administrative Assistant will support the Information Secretary with her daily duties inclusive of a variety of administrative and clerical support tasks.
Essential Job Functions Consist of:
· Manage the Lending Medical Closet which includes monitoring phone calls, emails and walk-ins from residents wanting to either donate or borrow medical equipment from our Lending Closet. Also includes managing the organization of the Lending Closet.
· Order and manage office supplies.
· Assist with answering and directing a large volume of incoming telephone calls, transfers to voicemail or takes accurate written messages as appropriate.
· Greets visitors in a respectful, tactful and friendly manner; assures that visitors are assisted or directed to the appropriate department.
· Assists with sorting, stamping and distributing incoming mail; assists with delivering outgoing mail to the mailbox or post office at the end of the day. Accepts deliveries and informs recipient.
· Assists with filing and making labels.
· Assist with miscellaneous projects when needed within the Township.
This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and three (3) or more years of office experience with diversified duties including filing, typing, answering and managing telephone calls, customer contact and various administrative skills.
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, may be considered.
The successful candidate with demonstrate below.
Knowledge of:
· Various office and computer equipment.
· Various word processing software and spread sheet programs.
Skill In:
· Time management.
· Verbal communication and organization.
· Interacting with the public, demonstrating tact and sensitivity to the needs of visitors, regardless of their means, backgrounds, or abilities.
Ability to:
· Maintain professional composure and assist a variety of individuals with questions, provide information and referrals.
· Work in a fast-paced and stressful environment at times.
· Gather required information from visitors seeking assistance.
· Maintain client confidentiality.
Physical Abilities:
· Sit, type, read, write, hear and speak for extended periods.
· Can lift 15 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or roles performed by personnel so classified. It is as well intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For the full job description, please click here.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by email by April 30th to Kim Henry, Office Manager, khenry@oakparktownship.org.
