JOBS

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a Human Resources Coordinator position open. This position will manage the administrative functions of the department while providing support by enhancing employee recruitment, engagement, and overall employee experience. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for handling initial inquiries, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, compliance, training, and HRIS support in a confidential and professional manner. Responsibilities:

• Answer questions and provide information to employees, job applicants, agencies, and the general public requiring the interpretation and explanation of human resource programs, policies, and procedures.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related files and documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and place job advertisements and postings; assist employees and applicants with completing paperwork.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department.
• Assist in the onboarding and hiring of seasonal employees.
• Process new hire paperwork: run background checks, enroll in IMRF, enter information in the human resource information system and assist in the orientation process. Process terminations, salary adjustments and job changes.
• Maintain and update the organizational charts and quarterly attrition report.
• Perform periodic audits of files and records, ensuring all required documents and training are completed and filed or electronically stored appropriately.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, make office related purchases, record expenses, and monitor departmental budget.
• Respond to emails, faxes and requests for confidential information, such as verifications of employment.
• Research, design, format, and edit communication materials and publications.
• Assist in research and data collection on special projects of a sensitive nature requiring confidentiality.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements for policies procedures and programs.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a part-time Human Resources Coordinator position open. This position will manage the administrative functions of the department while providing support by enhancing employee recruitment, engagement, and overall employee experience. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for handling initial inquiries, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, compliance, training, and HRIS support in a confidential and professional manner. Responsibilities:

• Answer questions and provide information to employees, job applicants, agencies, and the general public requiring the interpretation and explanation of human resource programs, policies, and procedures.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related files and documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and place job advertisements and postings; assist employees and applicants with completing paperwork.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department.
• Assist in the onboarding and hiring of seasonal employees.
• Process new hire paperwork: run background checks, enroll in IMRF, enter information in the human resource information system and assist in the orientation process. Process terminations, salary adjustments and job changes.
• Maintain and update the organizational charts and quarterly attrition report.
• Perform periodic audits of files and records, ensuring all required documents and training are completed and filed or electronically stored appropriately.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, make office related purchases, record expenses, and monitor departmental budget.
• Respond to emails, faxes and requests for confidential information, such as verifications of employment.
• Research, design, format, and edit communication materials and publications.
• Assist in research and data collection on special projects of a sensitive nature requiring confidentiality.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements for policies procedures and programs.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

The Bloomingdale Park District has a Facilities & Aquatics Supervisor position to fill. The Facilities & Aquatic Supervisor is responsible for aspects of the management of the Johnston Recreation Center, Westfield Gym, and Oasis Water Park. Responsibilities include facility rentals, scheduling, and reservations; open gyms and rentals; oversight of custodial services; aquatic programming, training, and staffing; birthday parties; and the Clubhouse indoor playground. Some essential functions to the job are listed below. Click HERE for full details about the position and benefits offered. Interested candidate may send resume to Jackie Tilhof Steere at jackie@bloomingdaleparks.org.

• Prepare written documents for internal and external use.
• Communicate verbally, digitally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute weekly facility schedules.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Work closely with local school districts to strengthen and maintain a positive cooperative working relationship.
• Responsible for all aspects of the management of The Oasis Water Park including but not limited to staff training, customer service, manager and Oasis staff scheduling, swim lesson management, facility safety, special events, swim team, parties, rentals, payroll, interviewing, hiring and evaluating staff, facility cleanliness, staff manuals and procedures, and reporting.
• Manage, maintain, and promote District-wide aquatics programs including but not limited to swim lessons, special events, swim team, parties, and rentals.
• Develop and implement quality programs for all ages.
• Hire, supervise, and train part-time and seasonal employees to safely provide quality facility supervision, parties and events, and aquatic programs for the community.
• Responsible for promoting, processing and approving Johnston Recreation Center, Westfield, and Oasis rentals and parties.
• Assist renters with contracts and other questions and prepare all rental information packets.
• Maintain detailed facility schedules of all classes, events, programs, leagues, seminars, meetings, rentals, and parties.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate JRC birthday parties and themed parties.

Medgyn Products, a medical device producer and distributor, is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate member to join their team. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responsibilities are listed below. Click HERE for full details about the position. Interested candidates may send resume to Amar Agadi, at amar@medgyn.com.

• Unpacking incoming inventory.
• Stocking Inventory onto shelves.
• Picking inventory for shipment to customers.
• Packing inventory for shipments to customers.
• Labeling of inventory and items being shipped.
• Performing inventory cycle counts.
• Obtaining quotes for international shipments.
• Processing shipments using FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and other systems for both domestic and international orders.

Covenant Living is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. This position ensures that quality care is delivered through assessment and monitoring of staff performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident assessment. This position also provides direct care to residents. All this is done according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and established State and Federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.  Responsibilities:

• Provide routine daily direction and monitor the work of the LPNs and nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.
• Assist in the orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of care.
• Assist in motivating LPNs and CNAs assigned to the nursing unit.
• Provide explanation of nursing procedures and assistance to staff to assure ongoing understanding and training.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Nursing regarding assessments, observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
• Observe and evaluate residents’ health, mental and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff. When indicated is responsible for notifying the physician and family members according to prescribed procedures.

Covenant Living is seeking an LPN to join their team. This position ensures that quality care is delivered through monitoring of staff performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident observation. This position also provides direct care to residents. All this is done according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and established State and Federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities:

• Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.
• Assist in the orientation of new LPN/LVNs and nursing assistants and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of care.
• Provide explanation of nursing procedures and assistance to staff to assure ongoing understanding and training.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
• Observe and evaluate residents’ health, mental and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff. When indicated is responsible for notifying the physician and family members according to prescribed procedures.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate including, but not limited to, procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes and other treatments.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shifts to assure proper information about residents is communicated.
• Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, assure that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

Covenant Living is seeking CNAs to join their team. In this role the Certified Nursing Assistant will:

• Reports directly to the nurse manager, may also take direction from licensed nurses on duty or other supervisory staff.
• Provides direct care to residents on a daily basis.
• Position also assists with activities, light housekeeping, laundry, and dining services.
• Position is service in nature, in performance of duties the resident care assistant is entrusted to assist residents with basic personal care according to procedures and daily assignment.
• This includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, dental hygiene, toilet activities, grooming, feeding, transportation/transfer, etc.
• Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner by providing light housekeeping, changing linen, making beds, putting away clothing and personal effects, tidying bedside table, shelves, closets, and cleaning bathrooms, etc.
• Assist with resident laundry assuring clothes are marked, clean and mended, ironed, and put away.
• Notify supervisor of clothing needs as they occur.
• Prepare residents for meals, assist with serving meals and feeding of residents.
• May be cross trained in Assisted Living.

• Reports directly to the nurse manager, may also take direction from licensed nurses on duty or other supervisory staff.
• Provides direct care to residents on a daily basis.
• Position also assists with activities, light housekeeping, laundry, and dining services.
• Position is service in nature, in performance of duties the resident care assistant is entrusted to assist residents with basic personal care according to procedures and daily assignment.
• This includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, dental hygiene, toilet activities, grooming, feeding, transportation/transfer, etc.
• Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner by providing light housekeeping, changing linen, making beds, putting away clothing and personal effects, tidying bedside table, shelves, closets, and cleaning bathrooms, etc.
• Assist with resident laundry assuring clothes are marked, clean and mended, ironed, and put away.
• Notify supervisor of clothing needs as they occur.
• Prepare residents for meals, assist with serving meals and feeding of residents.
• May be cross trained in Assisted Living.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a Maintenance Tech II Grounds position open. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the district preserves, including turf, trees, roads, parking lots, streams, trails, and storm sewer systems. This position requires skilled operation of equipment, as well as manual labor, to ensure the preservation and enhancement of natural resources and recreational areas while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. Responsibilities:

• Operate various types of machinery and equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, mowers, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure they remain in good working condition.
• Assist with snow removal, prescribed burns, and river clearing as needed.
• Natural Resource management including non-native/invasive woody plant removal, herbicide application, and may assist with deer culling program.
• Assist all other departmental crews as necessary.
• This position is assigned to a specific crew; however, this position can potentially be transferred to various crews temporarily as needed. Every effort will be made to put personnel in areas of their preference, yet maintaining the balance of crew sizes and proper function of the department shall remain the prime objective.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the district’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member, bilingual in Spanish. In this role, you will be working in the Family Health Services programs with the maternal and child health population. You will be responsible for performing clerical duties to assist with the efficient movement of clients through the clinic. They are looking for someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service. The hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, with one day working until 7:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours. Great benefits are offered such as health insurance, paid vacation, personal leave, 12 paid federal holidays, tuition reimbursement and an IMRF retirement account. Responsibilities:

• Updates client records; enters client’s data into computer systems including revising or updating addresses and telephone numbers.
• Schedules appointments: ensures that release forms or consent forms have been signed; prepares various forms and worksheets.
• Sets up clinic rooms with appropriate supplies; processes daily reports; monitors on hand supplies and coordinates replenishment as needed.
• Assists clients with tests such as hemoglobin, blood pressure, and physical measurements.
• Obtains health histories from patients by conducting patient interviews; follows-up on client status; performs duties necessary to close clinics.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• May assist with determining client eligibility for programs.
• Assist with interpretation.

The DuPage County Health Departments needs peer support at their Adult Intensive Services unit in the Community Center. They have a part-time position open, 20 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.  As a Recovery Support Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting engagement and treatment for behavioral health clients, working with their Psychosocial Rehabilitation and CST teams. The Recovery Support Specialist will have the ability to role model positive recovery behaviors and assist in identifying client’s needs. The preferred candidate will be able to assertively and compassionately engage a population that struggles with engagement. Responsibilities:

• Use one’s personal recovery experiences to facilitate and support the behavioral health recovery of others.
• Teaches psychosocial rehabilitation classes that increase insight, enhances community and encourage recovery.
• Plans and organizes social programs to benefit client needs; empowers clients to advance successfully through all phases of recovery.
• Encourages clients to participate in opportunities to address other healthcare needs including primary care, dental care, etc.; supports clients with establishing personal wellness and healthcare goals.
• Provides a supportive and secure environment for client activities; engages clients in skill training, socialization or pre-vocational activities and documents attendance and progress.
• Integrates individuals into the community through activities geared toward improving independence and increasing socialization.
• Participates in client care and interdisciplinary team meetings related to an integrated care program; takes part in the implementation of program related goals.
• Provide recovery-based services in the community to clients with a severe mental illness.
• Participates in emergency activities as assigned.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join their team working as a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist in their Crisis Services programs. The shift for this part-time position is Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Shift differentials apply to this off shift position. This position does require use of an automobile as the incumbent travels with the community. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program. Responsibilities are the following:

• Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include law enforcement, hospitals, individuals or their family members, CARES/SASS.
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team member providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Behavioral Health programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of the supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record.
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

In preparation for the opening of the Crisis Recovery Center at the DuPage County Health Department, Crisis Services is looking for a new team member to join their team working as a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist, Sunday through Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about the program. Great benefits are offered such as health insurance, paid vacation, personal leave, 12 paid federal holidays, tuition reimbursement and an IMRF retirement account. Responsibilities are the following:

• Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include individuals or their family members, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, for all ages in our community.
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences, and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis throughout all Crisis Programs.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join them working as a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist in their Crisis Services programs. This full-time position is on the second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Shift differentials apply to this position. This position does require use of an automobile as the incumbent travels with the community. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program. Great benefits are offered such as health insurance, paid vacation, personal leave, 12 paid federal holidays, tuition reimbursement and an IMRF retirement account. Responsibilities are the following:

• Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include law enforcement, hospitals, individuals or their family members, CARES/SASS.
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team member providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Behavioral Health programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of the supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record.
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

This Hendrickson Co-Op/Internship position within the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is different than a traditional internship. The ATG Co-Op is ideal for students that want to obtain real-world work experience while they are in school. Co-Op/Internship opportunities are available year-round with terms that may include Fall, Winter and/or Summer. These work terms may alternate accordingly with the academic terms defined by your school’s required Co-Op/Internship curriculum.
The ATG Co-Op/Internship program balances classroom theory with periods of hands-on experience to fulfill your program’s graduation requirements. Hendrickson values sustained commitments, employee development, and internal promotions. To this end, they are looking for candidates who are interested in starting their career off right by gaining a much more in-depth work experience that allows them to put the skills they are learning in the classroom to practice in real-world application as they develop. The ATG Co-Op/Intern will work independently and in collaboration with Engineers.
Essential Functions:

• Assist in developing the fundamental scientific principles of operation in product concepts.
• Create mathematical models of product components & systems and analyze their performance to determine design suitability for prototyping and testing.
• Provide design/drafting support for product layouts and production releases.
• Manage testing programs for suspension, brakes, air springs, and shocks with in-house and outside testing labs.
• Write test requests and coordinate availability of test samples/hardware.
• Monitor progress to ensure on time completion.
• Develop test record filing systems and manage systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
• Aid in completing lab benchmarking on general performance data (i.e., articulation, curb climbing, etc.)
• Assist lab technicians in performing strain gauging, data acquisition, and data reduction.
• Support divisional prototype activities by working with suppliers and internal customers to process prototype orders and requisitions.