Local Jobs: MVCC, Home Instead Senior Care, Oak Lawn Park District

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NEW OPENINGS

Home Instead Senior Care is seeking caregivers in Oak Lawn, Alsip, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Evergreen Park, Palos, Tinley Park and Beverly. Applicants can contact the company directly in the office at 708-671-2648 or apply online at www.homeinstead.com/340.

Budget Blinds of Chicago is looking for a design consultant/sales representative. The opening is a full-time, commission-based job that pays $75,000 a year and up. Requirements include at least three years of proven sales experience with a strong close rate, strong communication interface to the customer in a home environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills. Drapery sales experience a plus, but not required. To apply, send your resume to BudgetBlindsJobApplications@gmail.com.

Oak Lawn Park District is hiring for a variety of full- and part-time positions including an IT support technician, lifeguards, swim lesson coordinator, swim instructor, front desk attendant, part-time custodian, before-and-afterschool care FLASH) leader, site coordinator (before and after school care-Clubhouse),concession stand attendant, freestyle ice monitor, skate guard and more To learn more about the openings and to apply online, visit the Oak Lawn Park District career center.

Moraine Valley Community College has numerous openings for adjunct and summer instructors across all academic disciplines, administrative, support staff, custodial, police and more. To learn more and the openings and to apply online, visit MVCC Careers.
Sertoma Centre, an organization committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve personal success, is always looking for qualified, highly motivated and talented candidates to join Sertoma’s staff. Current openings include service facilitators, custodial care, janitorial, support staff and administrative. View current openings and apply online.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is always on the lookout for friendly, energetic, customer-service oriented crewmembers to join its teams. The Louisiana-based brand is opening two new locations in Oak Lawn and North Riverside. Stop by either restaurant between the hours 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 2514 Harlem Ave., North Riverside, or 11006 S, Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn to fill out an application, or apply online at Raising Cane’s Jobs. Search for your desired location.

OTHER RECENT SOUTHLAND OPENINGS

Hackney's in Palos Park is currently looking for servers. Seeking ambitious, hard-working team players. Experience is not required. Candidate must be at least 18 years old and available to work weekends and holidays. Candidates can apply in person, at 9550 W. 123rd St in Palos Park. Applications are available Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Anxiety & Stress Center, P.C. in Homewood, a multidisciplinary group practice, is seeking an immediate part-time contractor. The position has significant growth potential starting at up to 15 client hours per week primarily in evenings and on Saturday (some daytime availability). We are in need of a generalist who is able to provide psychotherapeutic services across the age span (adults, children, adolescents and families). Multicultural sensitivity and competence is required to deliver quality treatment to our culturally, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse client population. Billing services are provided and continuing education opportunities are available. A licensed clinical social worker who is looking to establish a long term private practice, work in a collaborative and supportive setting and has a commitment to stay current with and incorporate evidence-based treatments is sought.

The ideal candidate will have competence in CBT (or ACT), meditation/mindfulness and various forms of integrative therapies. Attention to administrative details (paperwork/charting, phone calls) and good interpersonal skills are excellent assets. To apply, please send CV and cover letter to hhouston@anxiety-stresscenter.com. www.anxiety-stresscenter.com.

First Bank of Manhattan is hiring an Agricultural Loan Officer. This individual’s primary focus will be servicing the existing Ag portfolio as well as growing that portfolio with quality new relationships. It is the bank’s desire to be the leader in Ag-banking in our market. Bachelor’s degree is required. Contact David Zang at dzang@fnbmanhattan.com.

Salina's Pizza in Tinley Park is seeking a phone/cashier person. Applicant must exhibit a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guest and preparing their orders. Answer phones in the order in which they are called. Take the orders quickly and reliably, as well as navigate computer orders. Welcome guests when they walk in the door in a friendly manner. Assemble carry-out orders for customers. Must demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explains them to guest accurately. Use Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and compute the amount of the bill. Also applicant must take and pass the food and safety and sanitation course that is mandatory by the State of Illinois. The class is available online, it is approx. an hour long. Course passed before starting work or have an equivalent from the state. Apply in person at 7551 w 175th Street, or call 708-614-9100 for more information.

The Chateau Bu-Sche’ Banquet Facility has an immediate opening for a part-time maintenance person. Must be available to work flexible hours which includes weekends. Great working environment . Duties will include both indoor and outdoor cleaning, setting of banquet rooms and general maintenance of the grounds Apply in person Chateau Bu-Sche’ 11535 S. Cicero Ave. Alsip, IL. Mon. – Wed. 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or via fax 708-396-2292.

Holy Family Villa in Palos Park is hiring for several positions including a custodian, activity assistant, full and part-time social services/admissions assistants (requires Social Service experience), part-time dietary aides and hosts, and full- and part-time C.N.A.s. Benefit package available for full time includes health, dental and vision insurance, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Competitive wages and more. Email resume to ekroncke@catholiccharities.net OR apply in person at: Holy Family Villa, 12220 S. Will-Cook Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464, 630-257-2291.

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Information Sessions/Training Programs

Are you interested in becoming a paramedic? Advocate Christ Medical Center is hosting an information session on its paramedic education program on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m., at the EMS Academy, 5220 W. 105th St. The 10-month training program starts in August 2017. Students who complete the course will receive transferrable college credits that can be applied toward an MVCC associate allied health science degree. Learn more about the program.

Superior Ambulance has space available in its EMT Basic Apprenticeship program. Apprentice emergency medical technicians will be paid while they learn. Interested candidates must apply for an interview. If interested, complete the application online. Email Barbara Klass at BKlaas@SuperiorAmbulance.com

Job Fairs
Saint Xavier University Spring Job and Intern Fair, Feb. 24
Autism Home Support Services (AHSS), Job Fair, Feb. 25