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Available Positions (9/02/10)

 

Parent Coordinator - Chicago - West Englewood

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Parent Empowerment Program supervisor, is responsible for carrying out the Parent Training initiative and other parent support activities.

  • Participate in initial orientation and ongoing training.
  • Facilitate operation of the overall project.
  • Plan and carry out recruitment strategies.
  • Develop parent training curriculum and parent/child interaction activities.
  • Develop curriculum for Building Relationships with Families.
  • Develop curriculum for Family Awareness Workshop.
  • Carry out training for parents and staff.
  • Train child care workers.
  • Assist with planning and implementing evaluation process.
  • Build constructive relationships with and serve as a positive role model for parents.
  • Complete all required documentation by established deadlines.
  • Participate in scheduled group and individual supervision meetings.
  • Complete and submit as appropriate and according to specified timeframes all required reports and documentation.
  • Prepare and tutor staff to pass the DCFS Licensing Foster Homes and the Child Care Act examinations.
  • Work cooperatively and supportively with other staff.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have a BA degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related field.
  • Must have 1-3 years experience in a social service setting.
  • Must be familiar with the ethnic background and sensitive to the cultures of families in target communities.
  • Prefer experience in curriculum development and training.
  • Must meet Agency and DCFS driver approval standards, and have vehicle that meets legal standards for insurance, maintenance and drivability.
  • Additional program specific qualifications may apply.

Core Competencies:

  • Total Quality Management: Ensure highest quality of services which meet stakeholder needs/requirements; initiate continuous improvement; re-engineer-redesign work processes
  • Diversity/Cultural Competence: Work effectively with people of differing backgrounds
  • Set Priorities: Separate the critical few from the trivial many and create focus
  • Effectiveness under Pressure: Face a crisis and handle it effectively
  • Resilience: Face a major roadblock and persevere to overcome it
  • Listen Actively: Including paraphrasing, empathize and summarize the views of others
  • Presentation Capabilities: orally present ideas to others clearly, concisely and in a way that gets the message across
  • Writing Skills: Write clearly and succinctly; get messages across that have the desired effect; use appropriate style, grammar and tone
  • Computer Skills: Has an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge and skills with Agency’s computer software (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

 

Part-Time Facility Manager –Chicago O’Hare

Job Summary: Primarily devoted to coordinating and overseeing the safe, secure and environmentally-sound operations and maintenance of agency facilities in a cost-effective manner; coordinate and support facility-related services including maintenance, cleaning and security.

  • Reporting to designated staff – plan, organize and manage all maintenance and upkeep functions for Agency facilities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and manage contractors and subcontractors performing services for the agency.
  • Coordinate receipt, prioritization and assignment of work orders and completes work through the performance of skilled craft service people (e.g., plumbing, electrical HVAC, etc.).
  • Complete minor construction or renovation activities.
  • Solicit and make recommendations for use of contracted work.
  • Collaborate with appropriate staff relative to facility projects and funding opportunities.
  • Assist in Risk Management reporting.
  • Ensure ongoing and routine communication with appropriate program management; demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and participate in the CQI process activities as required.
  • Work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission of the program and the Agency.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or associates degree and 5 years experience in skilled craft services (e.g. repair and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, carpentry) and working knowledge of safety and maintenance practices for facilities (residential and commercial) and equipment.
  • Universal HVAC certificate preferred; experience in child welfare highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with Outlook, Word and other relevant software required.
  • Must demonstrate independent and sound decision-making and judgment always maintaining what is in the best interest of ChildServ.
  • Valid Illinois Drivers License and ability to perform the essential functions including extensive bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing and lifting at least 75-100 pounds also required.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed and meet all other employment requirements.

Core Competencies:

  • Total Quality Management: ensure highest quality of services which meet stakeholder needs/requirements; initiate continuous improvement; re-engineer-redesign work processes
  • Out of the box: thinking; experiment; take a risk on new ideas to improve the organization; challenge the status quo
  • Set Priorities: separate the critical few from the trivial many and create focus
  • Project Management: set clear goals/milestones; break down into process steps; allocate priorities and resources; overcome obstacles; meet deadlines
  • Balance: achieving both short and long term goals
  • Effectiveness under Pressure: Face a crisis and handle it effectively
  • Communication Skills: demonstrate effective communication skills in the areas of speaking clearly and precisely when presenting ideas, listening – paraphrasing and empathizing with others; writing clearly and succinctly, using appropriate grammar, tone and style and giving and receiving constructive criticism
  • Computer Skills: Has an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge and skills with Agency’s computer software (i.e. Outlook, EVOLV, Word, etc.)

 

Part Time Child Care Coordinator - Waukegan, IL

Job Summary: ChildServ is hiring a part-time coordinator of the childcare component of the Families Learning Together (FLT) program. In collaboration with three public libraries and the College of Lake County, this program focuses on adult GED and ESL education for parents coupled with early literacy activities for children. The ChildServ coordinator provides oversight and direction for the childcare component of FLT, which serves approximately 75 children in Waukegan, North Chicago and Round Lake.

  • On-site supervision of three day care workers.
  • Development of curriculum focused on best practices in early literacy for infants and children up through age 6.
  • Coordination with adult education teachers from CLC who provide instruction to the parents.
  • Coordination with the children’s librarians at each library.
  • Maintenance of case files for each child enrolled in the program.
  • Preparation of reports.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor`s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or smiliar field of studies.
  • Two (2) years experience in working with children age new-born to five years required.
  • At least one year (1) supervisory experience required.
  • Must have flexibility to work various days and travel to multiple locations.
  • Must meet driver approval standards and insured automobile that meets safety-driving standards.
  • Must be able to work twenty-one (21) hours per week.
  • Speaking knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
  • No benefits included

Core Competencies:

  • Total Quality Management: ensure highest quality of services which meet stakeholder needs/requirements; initiate continuous improvement; re-engineer-redesign work processes
  • Diversity/Cultural Competence: work effectively with people of differing backgrounds.
  • Set Priorities: separate the critical few from the trivial many and create focus
  • Effectiveness under Pressure: face a crisis and handle it effectively
  • Resilience: face a major roadblock and persevere to overcome it
  • Listen Actively: including paraphrasing, empathize and summarize the views of others
  • Presentation Capabilities: orally present ideas to others clearly, concisely and in a way that gets the message across
  • Writing Skills: write clearly and succinctly; get messages across that have the desired effect; use appropriate style, grammar and tone.
  • Computer Skills: Has an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge and skills with Agency’s computer software (i.e. Outlook, EVOLV, Word, etc.)

 

Parent Educator - West Side Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

  • Provide paraprofessional assistance to the EHS/Home Based program participants, including pregnant and parenting adults and children aged 3 years and younger.
  • The Parent Educator is also responsible for providing resources and support through educational and family development activities.
  • Participate in initial orientation and ongoing training; Conduct weekly home visits to families and provide services as outlined in the service plan.
  • Build and encourage constructive relationships with the families to increase their knowledge of their children’s developmental needs and ability to advocate for their family.
  • Serve as a positive role model for parents to help strengthen the parenting skills of adult caregivers in the families.
  • Complete initial assessments on parents and children; May act as mentor for newly hired Parent Educator.
  • Refer parents to community resources and provide follow-up to ensure needs were met.
  • Complete all required documentation by established deadlines.
  • Participate in monthly activities offered for families. Encourage and motivate parents to attend center-based socialization activities.
  • Recruit new families through positive promotion of the agency and its programs.
  • Participate in scheduled group and individual supervision meetings, providing progress of families and concerns.

Job Requirements:

  • CDA certification preferred, but not required. .
  • Five years experience required.
  • Experience in a social services setting preferred.
  • Must be familiar with the ethnic background and sensitive to the cultures of families in target communities.
  • Must have access to an insured automobile.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking candidate preferred.
  • Parent Educator must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Bachelors degree in social service or childhood education required.

Core Competencies:

  • Excellent Communication Skills (written, oral presentation and active listener)
  • Set Priorities
  • Resilience
  • Culturally Competent/Value Diversity
  • Effectiveness Under Pressure
  • Provide high quality services

 

Resident Advisor - Wheaton

Job Summary:

  • Provide for the safety and well-being, physical and emotional needs of residents as directed.
  • Work with Transitional Living Program staff to ensure quality provision of programming and service delivery.
  • Must be able to work first and second shift including weekends and holidays.
  • Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards.
  • Assist with administration of TLP budget through proper supervision of funds disbursed for client services.
  • Maintain directions for the use of all medications; alert Manager to any need for medical attention.
  • Exercise control over admission of visitors and use of telephone; maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty.
  • Teach and assist residents in life skills, i.e. maintenance of their rooms and assigned areas of Home; good personal hygiene practices; meal preparation and clean up.
  • Perform required recordkeeping for daily logs and resident files.
  • Participate in individual supervision from TLP Supervisor.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Participate as Team member to achieve Program goals and objectives: group conferences, staff meetings, individual conferences, and the sharing of information and ideas.
  • Participate in ongoing training, and meet all Agency and/or DCFS requirements.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related from accredited school.
  • Minimum age requirement 21 years old, must be patient, reliable, tolerant and confident working with adolescent population.
  • Good organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to motivate, develop trust and maintain confidentiality.
  • 1-3 years related experience working with adolescent population.
  • Driver approval standards, plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety and drive-ability.

Core Competencies:

  • Set Priorities: separate the critical few from the trivial many and create focus
  • Resilience: face a major roadblock and persevere to overcome it
  • Cultural Competent/Value Diversity
  • Effectiveness under Pressure
  • Provide High Quality Services

 

Foster Care Case Manager - Chicago Southside

Job Description: Perform case work services for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs with an emphasis on meeting the clients’ environmental and psychosocial needs, and implementing a permanent living plan for each child; build and/or manage a caseload of foster care providers. Also seeking Bilingual Spanish speaking candidates.

Essential Functions of Bilingual Case Manager/Social Work Position:

  • Conduct monthly home visits or more frequently as the program requires.
  • Provide case work services to children in placement, their parents and/or guardians.
  • Arrange and supervise visits between children and their birth parents, coordinate collateral contacts and services as needed.
  • Work cooperatively with other agencies and service providers in the performance of case work duties.
  • Prepare, maintain and provide documents and reports of cases and appear and/or testify in court as necessary.
  • Complete data entry into client management systems.
  • Consult and review cases with supervisor and follow course of action.
  • Participate in ongoing training and meet all agency and DCFS requirements.
  • Work effectively with multi-disciplinary team to do what is in the best interest of the child/family.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure
  • Previous experience working with the Latino community preferred.
  • Maintenance of required driving standards, plus insured automobile that meets standards of safety and driving required
  • 1-3 years experience preferred
  • Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours, if needed to carry out job responsibilities

Core Competencies:

  • Total Quality Management: ensure highest quality of services which meet stakeholder needs/requirements; initiate continuous improvement; re-engineer-redesign work processes
  • Diversity/Cultural Competence: work effectively with people of differing backgrounds.
  • Set Priorities: separate the critical few from the trivial many and create focus
  • Effectiveness under Pressure: face a crisis and handle it effectively
  • Resilience: face a major roadblock and persevere to overcome it
  • Listen Actively: including paraphrasing, empathize and summarize the views of others
  • Presentation Capabilities: orally present ideas to others clearly, concisely and in a way that gets the message across
  • Writing Skills: write clearly and succinctly; get messages across that have the desired effect; use appropriate style, grammar and tone.
  • Computer Skills: Has an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge and skills with Agency’s computer software (i.e. Outlook, EVOLV, Word, etc.)

 

Youth Care Workers - DuPage County

Job Description: Youth Care Workers for Residential Group Home for Teenagers

Job Summary:

  • Provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents as directed.
  • Work with Group Home team to ensure performance of team duties, and to receive supervision.
  • Responsible for supervising and monitoring residents.
  • Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff in planning and supervision of recreational and leisure time activities within Group Home and community, assisting in planning and carrying out of therapeutic activities for assigned clients.
  • Make frequent decisions regarding resident's activities and behaviors; know whereabouts of each resident at all times; coordinate coming and going of each individual in residence.
  • Maintain directions for use of all mediations; alert Manager to any need for medical attention.
  • Exercise control over admission of visitors and use of telephone; maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty.
  • Teach and assist residents in life skills, i.e. maintenance of their rooms and assigned areas of Home; good personal hygiene practices; meal preparation and clean up.
  • Perform required record keeping for daily logs and resident files; process resident intakes and discharges.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Must have flexibility to work various shifts plus holidays & weekends.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field from accredited school.
  • 1-3yrs experience with teens in a social service setting required.
  • Minimum age requirement is 21.
  • Must posses good organization, decision-making and judgment skills.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work weekend and/or evening shifts & holidays to meet staffing needs.
  • Must be able to work with the adolescent population and be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
  • Maintenance of required DCFS driver approval standards plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety.

Core Competencies:

  • Excellent Communication Skills (written, oral presentation and active listener).
  • Set Priorities
  • Resilience
  • Culturally Competent/Value Diversity
  • Effectiveness Under Pressure
  • Provide high quality services

 

Youth Care Aide/Resident Assistant-Resource Staff - DuPage County

Job Description:Youth Care Aide/Resident Assistant-Resource Staff for Residential Group Homes & Transitional Living Program for Teen Boys and Girls. WORKING ON CALL AS NEEDED. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FOUR SHIFTS PER MONTH

Job Summary:

  • Provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents as directed.
  • Work with Group Home Team or TLP to ensure performance of team duties, and to receive supervision.
  • Supervise and monitor residents.
  • Consult with supervisor before making major decisions pertaining to a resident.
  • Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff in planning and supervision of recreational and leisure time activities within Group Home/TLP and community, assisting in planning and carrying out of therapeutic activities for assigned residents.
  • Make frequent decisions regarding residents' activities and behaviors; know whereabouts of each resident at all times; coordinate coming and going of each individual in residence.
  • Maintain directions for the use of all medications; alert Manager to any need for medical attention.
  • Exercise control over admission of visitors and use of telephone; maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty.
  • Perform required recordkeeping for daily logs and resident files; process resident intakes and discharges, including required documentation for Medicaid standards.
  • Participate in individual supervision from Group Home or TLP supervisor.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor`s degree in social services preferred.
  • Minimum age requirement is 21.
  • Must posses good organization, decision-making and judgment skills.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work weekend and/or evening shifts & holidays to meet staffing needs.
  • Must be able to work with the adolescent population and be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
  • Min. of 1-3 years expereince working with teenagers in a social service setting required.
  • Maintenance of required DCFS driver approval standards plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety.
  • Must be able to work four shifts per month.

Core Competencies:

  • Excellent Communication Skills (written, oral presentation and active listener).
  • Set Priorities.
  • Resilience.
  • Culturally Competent/Value Diversity.
  • Effectiveness Under Pressure.
  • Provide high quality services.

Resumes and Transfer Requests to: ChildServ, Attn: HR Dept., 8765 W. Higgins, Ste. 450, Chicago, IL 60631; Fax: (773) 693-1383 or email bbermudez@childserv.org Or APPLY ONLINE!!!