JOBS

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 seeking 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. 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.

The Bartlett Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Associate to do the following:

• Provide reference assistance and readers’ advisory service.
• Assist with various projects for the department.
• Provide instruction on the library’s digital offerings and e-sources to patrons & staff.
• Assist in the operation of the Youth Services computer area.
• Keep current on age-appropriate materials for children.
• Stay current regarding library technology and trends.

Safeway is seeking School Bus Drivers. They are offering paid training for CDL Class B drivers. Pay rate is $23.78 – $30.90 per hour for CDL drivers, depending on experience. Below lists the responsibilities. Click HERE for full details about the position and what they offer. To apply, click on Apply Now.

• Drive daily school routes and/or activities.
• Follow all safe driving practices.
• Performing pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Build good relationships with parents and school personnel.
• Always be professional.
• Must be reliable with good attendance.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Maintain an excellent driving record.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.

The Plant Manager will organize and oversee the daily operations of the Itasca plants. This individual ensures that business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan a variety of operational activities. In addition, the Plant Manager must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the operations and empower people. The goal of this individual is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success. Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and manage the entire plant and its staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production goals are continually met.
• Ensue collaboration between 2 sites within ¼ mile of each other.
• Assess operation, equipment and staff and drive continuous improvements to attain critical Safety, Quality, Operations and Financial KPI’s.
• Champion and drive the LEAN initiative and be the ambassador for LEAN and the organization.
• Provide recommendations for improvement and be able to successfully implement necessary changes.
• Ensure an effective machine and facility maintenance program is in place and closely adhered to.
• Develop a close partnership with the Quality Manager/Quality Department and ensure operations and maintenance are held accountable and in compliance with the QMS (Quality Management System) and Regulatory requirements for food grade packaging.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager and other site Quality Managers to establish consistent guidelines and schedules for the inspection and testing of finished goods, WIP and production materials.
• Collect and document KPI data for mitigating risk, driving improvements and achieving/exceeding target goals.
• Ensure all employees are aligned and compliant with company/site policies.
• Lead the 2-site safety program and safety team to maintain safety metrics with a goal of ensuring employees go home as healthy as when they arrived at work.
• Provide clear communication with the maintenance and operations team to ensure expectations are clear, concise and adhered to.
• Provide support to the Quality Manager for all audits, trials and validations.
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures.
• Position reports to head of operations.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking an Administrative Coordinator who will provide administrative and operational support for the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), a regional coalition of organizations collaborating to make the Chicago region the greenest, most livable region in North America, founded by The Morton Arboretum. Key responsibilities include processing and tracking grants, responding to public inquiries, meeting logistics and scheduling, assisting with contact processing and management, and assisting with general office support. Funding for this position is expected for 18 months through restricted funding to CRTI, with a potential for extension. Essential Functions:

• Provide administrative support as required to the CRTI director and managers, including scheduling meetings, meeting logistics, phone and email correspondence.
• Assist with preparing and editing reports, presentations and proposals including compiling, proofreading, formatting, using appropriate technology and images.
• Coordinate general support functions, including maintaining and ordering supplies for the department, and ensuring the operation, function, and maintenance calls for office equipment.
• Coordinate the processing and tracking of grants and projects including proposals, budgets, reporting, deadlines, and progress.
• Assist staff with database contact management, file organization, newsletter coordination and production, and monitor and renew CRTI memberships and subscriptions.
• Prepare and package CRTI branded printed materials for pick up and/or mailing. Maintain inventory of branded printed materials.
• Assist staff with the coordination of conferences and seminars, including travel arrangements at the Arboretum and other locations. Facilitate scheduling and track outreach event requests.
• Assist with volunteer coordination and work with interns, as needed.
• Assist with coordinating logistics for the CRTI work groups including facilitating meetings, writing agendas, taking and tracking minutes, and supporting the work group co-chairs in planning and implementing CRTI priorities.
• Work closely with the Administrative Coordinator of Science and Conservation to ensure alignment and consistency of departmental processes and systems and be available to provide back-up coverage for each other as needed.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership, work together, keep learning and make the Arboretum exceptional.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking a candidate who will implement the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Community Program, providing education, outreach, activities, and grant administration to public landowners and managers to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the Chicago region. Responsible for communication and database resources development and management, for designated constituents. Represent CRTI to partners and constituents to foster and facilitate improved health and sustainability of the urban and community forest and advance the mission of The Morton Arboretum. Specialize in grant management and municipal policy advising. Funding for this position is restricted and expected through September 2028 with a potential for extension. Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing the CRTI’s relationship and grant funded activities related to major funding opportunities such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) or USDA Forest Service grants.
• Implement and manage large scale grants and grant outcomes including competitive subaward processes, data collection and reporting, policy document review and advising, related CRTI tracking, and the IDNR Community Accomplishments Reporting System (CARS) contact database.
• Solicit and write grant and funding proposals.
• Coordinate outreach, engagement, education, and activities to public landowners and managers to improve community participation in improved urban forestry policy, advocacy, and skills, and provide resources related to urban forestry grants and special funding. Prioritize and manage special projects related to community activities for CRTI.
• Review tree ordinances, create formal CRTI recommendations around tree ordinances, and assist with community tree ordinance updates as needed.
• Assist in implementing the community goals and objectives of the CRTI Master Plan and CRTI Community Program.
• Provide support and coordination for the Trees and Green Infrastructure Work Group to ensure CRTI goals and objectives are achieved.
• Conduct research for projects as needed. Compile, organize, and present data in print and verbal communication.
• Oversee the collection and input of community-based data and contacts in the CRTI database. Organize and maintain community based CRTI files and records.
• Frequently work on projects and activities that take place outside of the seven-county region.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership, work together, keep learning, and make the Arboretum exceptional.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking a candidate who will coordinate and assist with the implementation of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Community Program, coordinating grant programs, and providing education, outreach, and activities to public landowners and managers to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the State of Illinois with a focus on the seven-county Chicago region. Coordinate communication and database resources for designated constituents. Represent CRTI to partners and constituents to foster and facilitate improved health and sustainability of the urban and community forest and advance the mission of The Morton Arboretum. Funding for this position is expected for two years through restricted funding to CRTI, with a potential for extension. Essential Functions:

• Coordinate outreach, education, and activities to public landowners and managers to improve community policy, advocacy, and skills, and provide resources related to urban forestry grants and special funding. Prioritize and manage special projects related to community activities for CRTI.
• Assist in implementing the community goals and objectives of the CRTI Master Plan and CRTI Community Program.
• Provide support and coordination for the Trees and Green Infrastructure Work Group to ensure CRTI goals and objectives are achieved.
• Assist with writing, managing and implementing statewide grants and grant outcomes including data collection and reporting, policy document review and advising, related CRTI tracking, and the IDNR Community Accomplishments Reporting System (CARS) contact database. Solicit and write grant and funding proposals.
• Review municipal ordinances for grant compliance and advise communities on how to enhance them.
• Produce a monthly newsletter to constituents on funding and resource opportunities.
• Conduct research for projects as needed. Compile, organize, and present data in print and verbal communication.
• Assist in the collection and input of community-based data and contacts in the CRTI database. Organize and maintain community based CRTI files and records.
• Occasionally work on projects and activities that take place outside of the seven-county region.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership, work together, keep learning and make the Arboretum exceptional.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join as a Medicaid Benefit Specialist II. In this role, you will be assisting clients in a hospital or community setting apply for and obtain healthcare coverage, assisting with linkage to healthcare services and providing healthcare education. They are seeking a bi-lingual, in Spanish, candidate that is passionate about helping the residents of DuPage County. Great benefits are offered.

• Collects demographic and financial information from clients.
• Completes income assessments to determine eligibility for public benefits, healthcare coverage and/or financial assistance.
• Completes and files applications for healthcare coverage or other financial support for healthcare access, such as Medicaid, Marketplace.
• Local access to care programs, food assistance programs, and hospital financial assistance.
• Follows individual client application status through to resolution.
• Performs outreach to clients who have recently obtained insurance benefits in order to support utilization of those benefits.
• Provides culturally competent education on common health insurance and health care topics.
• Motivates clients to be actively engaged in their healthcare needs.
• Enlists involvement from family members and caregivers, when applicable, to support client needs.
• Refers clients to other Health Department, County or local services as necessary.
• Interacts with insurance companies or state agencies on behalf of clients.
• Demonstrates the ability to work within multiple electronic systems and medical records.
• Identifies and helps address access to care barriers.
• Conduct assessment(s) to identify client social and medical needs.
• Conducts outreach at community events.
• Provides community-based presentations and education.
• Performs concurrent documentation through the input of required information into the electronic medical record(s).
• Maintains accurate and compliant case files.
• Adheres to established productivity expectations.
• Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and external partners in order to provide quality services to clients.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
• 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; adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Medicaid Benefit Specialist I. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting clients in obtaining insurance or other Public Health benefits including filing complex applications for insurance and helping clients navigate public benefits and health insurance.  They are seeking a bi-lingual, in Spanish, candidate that is passionate about helping the residents of DuPage County. Great benefits are offered. Responsibilities:

• Assists clients with access to and navigation of public benefits, health insurance, and other supportive programs.
• Completes and files basic applications for health care coverage or other financial support for health-supporting program access, such as for Medicaid, local access to care programs, food assistance programs, and hospital financial assistance.
• Follows individual client application status through to resolution and communicates outcomes.
• Collects sensitive information from clients and conducts client income assessments during face-to-face visits.
• Applies agency financial policies to individual client circumstances, including eligibility for reduced fees.
• Assists clients and direct service staff with understanding the Medicaid program and process for obtaining and maintaining benefits.
• Provides basic, culturally competent, education on common health insurance topics, including explanation of co-pays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, and payment options and minimum payments.
• Conducts telephone outreach to clients to discuss coverage options and schedules follow-up.
• Refers clients to community-based resources or other Health Department services as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to work within multiple electronic systems in order to respond to client needs.
• Performs concurrent documentation as necessary and adheres to established productivity expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws and demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

ACE Metal Refinishers is hiring for a secretary. Seeking those with basic or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Below lists the responsibilities. Interested candidates may e-mail resume directly to Stacey at: sbearnest@acemetalrefinishers.org. Be sure to mention that you saw this posting at dupageworknet.org.

• Answering and redirecting phone calls AND email.
• Preparing and disseminating correspondence, memos and forms.
• Organizing and distributing messages, documents and files.
• Maintaining client database files physically and electronically.
• Generating proposals and sending out invoices to customers.
• Managing day-to-day operations of a company.
• Resolving customer issues.

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a nurse to work as a Public Health Nurse in their Family Health Services Department. They have current availability at their SEPHC Public Health Center. This is a 37.5 hour per week position. The hours are generally 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, and 1 of the days, working from 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Occasional evenings and Saturdays.

• Provides direct public health nursing, family case management, WIC nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support to clients.
• Administers nursing services to pregnant, infant, and children in a clinic and community setting.
• Provides home visits, physical assessments, and referrals for high-risk infants, and children identified through the adverse pregnancy outcomes reporting system (APORS).
• Applies fluoride varnish to infants and children’s teeth in a clinical setting.
• Enrolls eligible clients in the family case management program, conducts home visits, and provides care coordination.
• Develops individual care plans for clients.
• Administers vaccines, perinatal depression screenings, and Ages and Stages Questionnaires.
• Provides education to individuals and families regarding their health needs and concerns.
• Completes required documentation in an electronic medical record.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is hiring for many positions! Check out the list below. Some are part-time. If you are interested in any of these positions, click on Apply Now to learn more about the position(s) and apply.

• Driver – Medical Transportation
• Utilization Manager
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practitioner Nurse
• HR Business Partner
• CADC Counselor Internship
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Intake Counselor
• Counselor
• Clinical Supervisor, Intake
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Addictions Counselor
• Maintenance Technician
• Outpatient Counselor
• Cook
• Administrative Assistant
• Direct Service Technician
• Treatment Supervisor
• Overnight Monitor

Packaging Personified is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver to join their team. You will receive, store, and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments and perform all other duties within the scope of the position. Communicate effectively with the team, customers and vendors. What you’ll need to qualify for the position:

• Must be able to work from3:30PM to 12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
• Sit down and stand-up forklift experience is required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• RF Scanner experience.
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with direct supports, customers, vendors, coworkers and supervisors.
• A drive to succeed with a self-starter approach and a can-do attitude.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screenings and/or testing (including drug screen, background and criminal checks, and applicable skills testing).

Packaging Personified has an Extrusion Operation position to fill. 1st and 3rd swing shifts available. You will set up and run blown film extrusion machinery, follow resin blends recipe, communicate with your team and other departments, perform changeovers, troubleshoot film quality issues, train your team and improve performance of team. Set up and run blown film extrusion machinery by performing the following duties. What you will be doing:

• Learn to read job specification sheet and determine the correct product specifications such as film width, gauge and treat levels.
• Learn set-ups, changeovers and general extrusion functions.
• Manage department paperwork related to manufactured materials.
• Perform all necessary quality checks required to ensure product quality.
• Develop skills to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment in the department.
• Optimize product quality and productivity while controlling scrap.

Are you a skilled maintenance mechanic with a strong background in electrical or machinist skills? As a key member of Packaging Personified maintenance team, your expert technical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills will be valued as they strive to keep production moving and downtime to a minimum by maintaining, repairing and installing all electrical, mechanical, and production equipment, as well as all other company assets. Responsibilities:

• Meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost and customer care.
• Perform breakdown repairs, installation, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, and building to maximize efficiency and reduce down time.
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance and repairs to plant equipment such as slitters, extruders, flexographic presses, side-weld bag machines, solventless laminators and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical problems with emphasis on electrical.
• Respond to immediate repair requests of electrical, mechanical and production machinery and building equipment.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts and written or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Seek out ways to improve equipment performance and quality of product. Recommend changes related to equipment use to increase efficiency; keep the supervisor informed of problem areas.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Uphold all OSHA regulations, GMPs, and food safety regulations.