LOCAL JOBS: DSW, Menards, Trinity Services, BethShan

Patch wants to help local readers find new jobs and put some cash in their pockets. That’s why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. Here’s a look at the most recently listed jobs in the region.

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Jobs posted on Patch:

Tent Installer, Adventure Party Rentals, Frankfort
Shipping Office Clerk, Chicago Warehouse & Transportation, Bridgeview

Here are some more newly listed jobs in the south suburbs:

NEW! Menards in Evergreen Park has a slot for manager trainee fast-tracked to a Menards management position. The program is very structured and well defined to help prepare trainees for a career in retail management. After the three-and-a-half-month comprehensive program, trainees will be promoted to the position of assistant manager. Trainees may train at any store in their area, but should be prepared to relocate regionally. A college degree is not required. If interested, visit Menards in Evergreen Park at 9100 S Western Ave. or apply online.

NEW! Amazon Hiring At New Monee Location is seeking reduced time help.

NEW! The Palos Hills Police Department is looking for crossing guards for the upcoming school year. Crossing guards work Monday through Friday, from 8 to 8:30 a.m., and from 2:40 to 3 p.m. Pay is $20.20 per day worked. Apply at the police station at 8555 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

NEW! The new DSW opening this month at Evergreen Plaza has an opening for a part-time sales associate. Responsibilities include customer service, signing up new Rewards members, cashiering, store operations and merchandising. Complies with all policies and procedures associated with position, including maintaining a 95-percent attendance record. Based on store volume, reports to Store Manager, Merchandise or Operations Manager. Start an application.

NEW! Eggheadz Cafe, 16952 S. Oak Park Ave Tinley Park is accepting applications for a daytime hostess. Hours are between 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and weekends are a requirement.

NEW! Bethshan Association, a Christian non-profit organization providing residential services in the south suburbs for adults who have intellectual disabilities, is hiring a registered nurse and direct support professional/caregiver. Bethshan is accepting applications for the following positions. For additional information or to apply, complete an application at wwww.bethshan.org or stop in the office at 12927 S. Monitor Ave. in Palos Heights.
· Registered nurse – Seeking an RN to join our nursing team
· Direct Support Professional/Caregiver – Work directly with individuals with disabilities in their homes to provide individualized assistance with personal care, meal preparation, leisure activities, and transportation. Looking for a rewarding and purposeful job? This is it!

NEW! Trinity Services, which provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness in community residential settings and day programs, is currently looking for responsible, hard-working, passionate Independent Living Coaches to assist individuals in gaining independence and achieving personal outcomes. For more information about the position or the organization, please visit trinity-services.org. To start a meaningful and fulfilling career where each day brings the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, please send your resume to jobs@trinity-services.org. Apply with us!

The Evergreen Park Public Library is looking for exceptionally friendly, outgoing, and fun-loving person to work in our Youth Services department. The Youth Services Assistant participates in planning, promoting, and implementing programs for children ages birth to grade 5, and participates in all activities of the department, including answering reference and reader's advisory questions, collection maintenance, marketing, and outreach. $14 per hour/19 hours per week. Read more about the job and start an online application.

The Evergreen Park Police Department is now hiring substitute crossing guards to be ready for action once the school year begins. Applicants must be Evergreen Park residents with a valid driver’s license. Applications can be picked up at the Evergreen Park Police Station, 9420 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park.

D’Masti Catering in Blue Island has full and part time positions available in kitchen prep, sandwich preparation and delivery. Energetic, outgoing and responsible persons are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Kathy 708-388-0940 or send an email to kathy at kmast@dmasti.com.

Job Fairs:

The Illinois Department of Employment Security will be hosting hiring events around the Chicago area throughout the summer. Find an event near you or for another friend or family members.

The Village of Orland Park and Operation Job Ready Veterans are hosting a free, five-day seminar for all area veterans to ease the transition into civilian employment. The seminar focuses on resume writing, job interviewing skills, networking and more, from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18. Eighty-three percent of veterans who complete the course find themselves employed within a month. Read more about it.

Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Kelly Burke are partnering with the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be hosting a job fair at Greater Walters AME Zion Church, 8422 Damen Ave., Chicago. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 24.

Courses/Training/Certificates:

Fall EMT Basic Training at Advocate Christ

Moraine Valley Community College Retail Certificate Program

South Suburban College will host an open house for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, August 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. SCC has the only American Bar Association approved paralegal program in the south suburban region. For more information, please contact Mr. Jason Cieslik, J.D., Coordinator for the Legal Studies Program at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579.

Read the past two weeks’ of LOCAL JOBS:

LOCAL JOBS: Evergreen Park Police, YMCA, Oscar Mayer, Clancy's Pizza Pub

LOCAL JOBS: Village of Tinley Park, Marist, Chick-fil-A