JOBS

Do you enjoy working with older adults?
Are you looking for a compassionate position to assist seniors stay in their homes?
These services are vital to senior’s independence. They are in need of help with basic day-to-day living support such as occasional light housekeeping services in their home and assistance with basic errands.
Does this sound like a great way to work and help those in need? If so, this may be a position for you.
Center of Concern is currently seeking Part-Time Home Chore Aides to assist older adults in the northern suburbs.
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Appointments: 2-4 hours long – including one-hour paid commute time. Day shift hours Monday – Friday, but you may schedule appointments on weekend days with prior agreement by management.
Schedule: You can work as many or as few appointments each week as you prefer. You can work with the assigned clients to match your preferred appointment date/time to their availability. But once you are assigned clients, a consistent repeated weekly schedule is required. it is preferred that you work between 12 and 30 hours per week.
Benefits: Regular up to 29 hrs/max per week includes eligibility for dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401k plan. Schedules of less than 20 hours per week do not include insurance benefits.

Apex Homecare is looking for Caregivers for all different shifts in the West Suburb areas. By working in home care, you are helping the senior/elderly community get the care and services they need to live independently in their homes and community. You will assist with laundry, meal preparation, house cleaning, errands, and mostly companionship. They offer specialized care training, amazing opportunities for growth, a collaborative work environment, and support for their staff to help maximize their potential. This opportunity will give you a chance to make a difference in the community. Currently in need of caregivers in the Northwest part of DuPage County. If interested, you may contact Kiara Richard at 630-581-5582 ext. 315 or apply online.

• Job Benefits:
• Competitive wages – $17 an hour
• WEEKLY PAY
• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS
• $100 REFERRAL BONUS (for every HCA referred to Apex Home Care after the referred HCA works 100 hours)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid in-service training
• Milage reimbursement between clients
• Paid vacation after one year of employment
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• 401K
  • Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma/GED preferred
  • At least 1 year of home care experience is preferred
  • Must be able to successfully complete the hiring process which includes a background check

• Primary greeter of clients entering our building seeking services.
• Responsible for management of the crisis services waiting room.
• Gathers preliminary information from clients seeking services.
• Monitors overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Provides assistance with belonging check for residential clients.
• May facilitate transportation of our clients in a county vehicle.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in facility.
• Maintains records according to health department policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participates in emergency activities as assigned.

Guardian Security Services has a Security Officer position available in Oak Brook. You will do the following as a Security Officer:

• Understands and maintains general post instructions for that assigned post.
• Maintain practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are called for by the client.
• Maintain access control procedures set by management.
• Effectively utilize access control systems, visitor management systems and CCTV systems as needed.
• Document and report any property damage and special occurrences.
• Monitor CCTV’s to guard against theft and trespassing.
• Respond to incidents and document the event accurately.
• Greet all residents and/or visitors with a professional demeanor.
• Sign in and out all guests and vendors.
• Provide excellent Customer Service, Public Relation interactions and have an Impeccable image at all times.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team. The Research Scientist, Plant Pathology will conduct research in plant pathology that aligns with and advances the mission and goals of The Morton Arboretum within the Center for Tree Science (CTS), a global hub of research and expertise focused on trees and their ecosystems. Network and collaborate with scientists, professionals, and colleagues within the Center for Tree Science, the Arboretum, and external organizations. Center for Tree Science research scientists contribute to the generation and communication of foundational knowledge that addresses the challenges facing trees and their ecosystems and translates into key actions and practices that ensure their future. Research topics may include pathogen identification and characterization, disease epidemiology and spread, tree-pathogen interactions, mechanisms of tree susceptibility and resistance to pathogens, climate change and environmental change impacts on disease outbreaks, management practices and disease control, and emerging technologies in forest pathology. Essential Functions:

• Establish and oversee an independent research program in plant pathology, aligned with the Arboretum’s mission and strategic goals.
• Communicate research findings to professional and academic peers by presenting at conferences and symposia and publishing in scientific and professional journals.
• Submit proposals for extramural funding with internal and external partners and collaborators. Manage reporting of key activities and findings to external funders.
• Archive and document open-access research data and lab processes to ensure long-term institutional knowledge.
• Disseminate research results and technical knowledge to public, professional, and student audiences though, for example, public lectures and media engagements; white papers, policy briefs, and professional trainings; and student panels and teaching.
• Contribute to Arboretum programs by communicating scientific results and projects through talks, interviews, and presentations.
• Mentor, advise, and contribute to the professional development of lab research staff, interns, visiting scientists, volunteers, graduate students, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Adjunct faculty status at area universities is possible.
• Participate in CTS, departmental, and institutional strategic planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to the development or maintenance of CTS and Arboretum research initiatives, such as shared research resources and mentoring programs.
• Participate in professional societies and networks, including serving as a peer-reviewer for journals and funding agencies.
• 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 has an Institutional Grants Manager position open. This position will manage the pre-award and non-financial post-award restricted funding process. Work collaboratively across the institution to support principal investigators through the proposal development, internal review, submittal, and award management process. Lead the tracking and analysis of success rates across all restricted grant seeking. Manage a small portfolio of foundation and government relationships, qualify funders and cultivate new gifts, and contribute to overall institutional giving goals. Draft and edit proposals and reports demonstrating the impact of the Arboretum through its science, conservation, and engagement work. Essential Functions:

• Manage pre-award proposal development, internal approvals, and submittals, plus non-financial aspects of post-award administration such as modification requests, grant period extensions, response to funder queries, and other requirements for award administration.
• Provide technical assistance to principal investigators and grant project leaders on the administration and implementation of government grants. Identify and address training needs.
• Ensure compliance with Arboretum grant policies and processes.
• Identify and research funding opportunities for government and foundation grants, and share information with relevant departments.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of government and foundation donors and prospects. Effectively manage, cultivate, solicit, and steward funders, with emphasis on the ability to identify Arboretum programs and initiatives that match the funders interests, develop/submit proposals, and execute deliverables.
• Work closely with internal program staff and researchers from multiple departments to collect information to be used in corporate, foundation, and government grant applications, proposals, and reports.
• Produce monthly budget variance reports and update revenue/pipeline tracking to ensure revenue goals are met.
• Support priority programs and events for the development department, and other Arboretum events, as needed.
• Track activity and awards in Salesforce database and Smartsheets.
• 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 Grant Writer who will write grant applications, letters of inquiry (LOIs), reports, and other funder correspondence, primarily to private foundations and some government applications. Effectively present the Arboretum’s research, conservation, and learning and engagement work with attention to tailoring language and content for specialist and non-specialist audiences, as needed. Work collaboratively across departments to collect and synthesize data needed for proposals and reports. Coordinate with program, finance, and other staff on all activities related to grant data collection, proposal development, and reporting. Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and grant reports.
• Coordinate with the Finance Office to create budgets to accompany proposals.
• Remain up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals.
• Meet regularly with colleagues to discuss current and new funding needs.
• 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 Horticulturist who will maintain assigned garden(s) or collection(s) in excellent horticultural and aesthetic condition. Essential Functions:

• Communicate with supervisor to understand and achieve individual garden and collection objectives.
• Perform all functions involved in the care of a specified area, including:
  • planting, dividing, and transplanting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbaceous plants
  • weeding, mulching, and watering
  • cultivating and fertilizing
  • pruning and arboricultural work, removing dead and diseased wood, and dead plants
  • hedge trimming
  • edging beds, brush cutting
  • removing litter, twigs, leaves and other material from assigned and adjacent areas
  • safe and proper use of pesticides and pesticide mixing/storage facility
  • invasive species surveillance and control
  • monitoring and controlling threatening insects, diseases, and nuisance animals
  • record keeping; installing and maintaining proper plant labels
• Assist in selecting, designing, and determining site location for plants in gardens and collections.
• Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain all motorized equipment according to the operator manuals. Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Work with, oversee, and advise supervisor as to the quality of the performance of assigned seasonal employees, contractors, or volunteers.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor of necessary repairs to garden features, irrigation systems, equipment, or hardscapes in an assigned garden or collection.
• Prepare and maintain assigned garden or collection for special events, exhibitions, and other large-scale grounds projects.
• Participate in snow removal operations, including snow shoveling, snow blowing, and application of deicing materials.
• May assist in the maintenance of natural areas, including prescribed burns and winter clearing.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking a Benefits Manager to join their team. This position will manage the implementation, evaluation, and development of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs with key partners that align with employee and organizational objectives. Manage and communicate comprehensive employee benefits, paid leave, and well-being programs, including group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, and retirement plans. As part of the People and Cultures team, provide empathetic customer service, promote positive employee relations, and foster employee engagement. Essential Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day operations for all benefits, paid leave, retirement, and workers’ compensation plans. Work with employees to ensure they understand their benefits, support them on claim issues, and plan changes in a timely manner. Work with insurance broker to select and communicate plans and lead and execute the annual open enrollment process.
• Administer all leave programs ensuring coordination with supervisors, carriers, and payroll. Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absence/disabilities.
• Manage benefits administration in the human capital management system (HCM) to ensure accurate enrollment and compliance, and efficiently integrate records and payments with third-party systems, administrators, and insurance carriers.
• Ensure all benefit plans and documents are compliant with government regulations. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations relating to benefit plans and all applicable laws relating to benefit administration (including ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, Section 125, state leave laws and HIPAA).
• Partner with payroll and people and culture colleagues to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, accurate forecasting of benefit program expenses, and accurate payroll deductions. Prepare budgetary recommendations and monitor and reconcile monthly financial statement.
• File and monitor employee injury claims, serve as liaison with workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and coordinate annual workers’ compensation audit. Provide injury reports to safety specialist and director of guest experience and safety.
• Analyze emerging industry trends and best practices, regulatory compliance, and cost containment measures in alignment with institutional objectives and compensation philosophy.
• Design and manage wellness strategies and programs to drive behavioral change and engagement with benefits plans and services and to improve staff health and wellness.
• Develop education and communication initiatives to promote employee understanding and awareness of benefits offerings, their value, and how to utilize them. Provide employees with resources and tools to support them in their benefits selection and opportunities.
• Fulfill general responsibilities of a People and Culture professional. Counsel employees and supervisors as needed; identify, recommend, and implement operational improvements. Collaborate to develop and implement programs to foster employee engagement.
• 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’s Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join their team at the Addison location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services. You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients. Responsibilities:

• Determines participant eligibility for both the WIC and Family Case Management programs.
• Provides one-on-one education at clinics.
• Certifies WIC clients; provides basic diet counseling.
• Manages a client caseload consistent with department standards.
• Completes assessments and reassessments of needed healthcare and social services.
• Develops individual care plans.
• Provides referral information to appropriate resources.
• Performs follow up with clients to monitor use of services, schedules clients for clinics and classes.
• Assists in clinic preparation.
• Assists with voucher distribution.
• Prepares education materials.
• Teaches WIC nutrition education classes.
• Maintains records and assists with completion of reports.
• Responds to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the general public.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Keeps up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field.
• Maintains records; prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Participates in emergency response activities as required.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.

The Bartlett Public Library is looking for a Facility Assistant to join their team and do the following:

• Perform custodial, janitorial, and other housekeeping duties, including but not limited to cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping, removing trash, replenishing supplies, and dusting.
• Maintain safe, clean, sanitary conditions throughout the building and grounds.
• Set up meeting rooms for Library programs.
• Perform a variety of routine maintenance work for the Library.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Assist with care of trees, lawns, and shrubbery.
• Assist with preparations for special functions by arranging furniture, mounting decorations, and setting up equipment.
• Report unusual conditions to management.

C. Cretors and Company is seeking a Machinist Operator to join their team. The Machinist Operator B will be tasked with operating CNC lathe, manual mills and lathes, band saw and drill press. Interested candidates may send resume to HR@cretors.com.

• Job Expectations:
  • Ability to operate normal and customary equipment/technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Note:
  • This description is not an exhaustive list of all role responsibilities, skills and standards required. Other responsibilities, skills and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change requirements at any time. The position requires entry into the I.A.M & W union.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize band saw, drill press manual lathe and mill.
  • Use micrometers, calipers, rulers and other measuring instruments.
  • Set-up jobs and choose proper tools for the application.
  • Run programs and verify accuracy by reading drawings and comparing to parts.
  • Fit and assemble machined parts into complete units.
  • Apply knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials and layout techniques
  • Run production to standard rate.
• Qualifications:
  • Education/Certification: Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Required Knowledge: High School level reading and writing in the English language. High school level math.
  • Experience Required: Manufacturing Plant experience preferred. Programming experience a plus
  • Skills/Abilities: standard computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

Primrose School of East Aurora is seeking an Early Childcare Teacher. As a teacher there, you will create a fun, safe environment. Through a daily schedule of purposeful play, you will help lay the foundation for the school setting as children navigate a classroom environment, build their motor skills and grow their vocabulary. Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of East Aurora and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
• Collaborates with co-teachers to ensure that daily classroom management tasks are completed.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of East Aurora Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Schneider Electric, a Chicago hub in Westmont is looking for an experienced Project Manager delivering Building Management & Data center systems.
He or she must have related industry knowledge, strong customer service skills, strong understanding of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration.
This individual should have an advanced understanding of HVAC and access or other building or electronic control systems and can analyze control system drawings and schematics as well as advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards and industry construction knowledge.
He or she must exhibit strong leadership skills including team leading and the ability to empower others through delegating responsibility. This position plans, directs and coordinates activities of project teams to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished on time, implemented at or below the estimated cost, and billed in a timely fashion throughout the duration of the project. This position may also be responsible for directing operations personnel.
Responsibilities:

• Manages resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements.
• Coordinates project in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate.
• Manages all document control for projects, including but not limited to RFI’s, meeting minutes, punch lists, transmittal log, submittal log, change order log and issues log.
• Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedules of values.
• Review all estimates and change orders for accuracy and approve all team project submittals.
• Accountable for financial management on all assigned projects.
• Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents and negotiates subcontracts.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric quality policy.
• Prepares and updates project schedule and cost estimates.
• Prepares and delivers final project documentation to the customer and collect payment.
• Responsible for all customer-facing communication.