outreach worker west pullman

UCAN Chicago

<div><p><b>Position Title:</b> Outreach Worker</p>
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Department</b>: Violence Intervention &amp; Prevention Services (VIPS)</p>
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Reports to:</b> VPS Supervisor</p><br>
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Position Objective and Summary:</b></p>
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The outreach worker works with youth, aged 12-24, who face challenges and difficulties. The Coach identifies youth through community outreach and referrals from schools, juvenile justice, and community-based organizations in the North Lawndale community. Utilizing UCAN&rsquo;s Clinical Philosophy, The Coach facilitates healing through trauma informed services and Positive Youth Development and provides support and encouragement to participants for positive behavior, goal achievement, involvement in school and services, and leadership opportunities.</p><br>
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:</b></p>
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Mentoring and Supporting Participants</b></p>
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Demonstrates supportive behavior and role models positive appropriate interactions.</li><li>
Reaches out to resistant youth and successfully engages them in services.</li><li>
Maintain contact with each participant on a weekly basis, at minimum.</li><li>
Engages and works with youth to understand the importance of school performance and recommended services and supports youth to begin and continue with interventions.</li><li>
Coordinates activities for program participants.</li><li>
Possesses a basic understanding of the effects of trauma and operate from that perspective when interacting with youth and families.</li><li>
Acts as a mandated reporter.</li><li>
Works with participants on violence prevention skills (i.e., anger management, conflict resolution, and other life skills).</li><li>
Using a strengths-based approach, engages participants in strategies to improve participation in needed services.</li><li>
Assists participants with setting and completing individual goals.</li><li>
Assists participants with becoming involved in positive out-of-school time activities such as tutoring, counseling, employment, and recreation.</li><li>
Works with UCAN Career Services, to assist participants in preparing for and locating jobs; coaches&rsquo; participants in positive and productive workplace behavior.</li><li>
Documents of service delivery to youth and client outcomes as outlined in program requirements.</li></ul><br>
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Community Relations</b></p>
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Establish and maintain relationships with local service providers and faith institutions to enhance community relations and to strengthen referral sources for participants.</li><li>
Attend community meetings (i.e., elected officials&rsquo; meetings, beat meetings, community discussions) and serve as a representative of UCAN.</li></ul><br>
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Professionalism and Work Conduct</b></p>
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Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of UCAN.</li><li>
Acts in a professional manner always and maintains appropriate boundaries with participants.</li><li>
Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitment to others.</li><li>
Reports to work, meetings, training, and job-related activities prepared and as scheduled.</li><li>
Demonstrates openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and coworkers.</li><li>
Accepts feedback and ideas from team and supervisor and is constructive when giving feedback and ideas to others.</li><li>
Discusses alternative problem solving and is open to new ideas and ways of doing things.</li></ul><br>
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Professional Development
</b></p><ul><li>Attends regular supervision, team meetings, required training, and other professional workshops to enhance job skills.</li><li>
Sets annual developmental goals with supervisor to meet learning needs and interests, while also enhancing job performance and skills.</li><li>
Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.</li></ul><br>
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Education/Job Experience/Certifications:</b></p>
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BSW or BA/BS in a human service field. OR</li><li>
High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in child welfare or youth development/outreach required.</li></ul><br>
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Work Environment: </b><b>Please be aware - This position is in West Pullman.</b></p><p>
At UCAN, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, as it is essential to our mission of serving the community. Our competitive benefits package is designed to help you and your family thrive. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the benefits we offer.</p><br>
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Benefits You Can Choose From:</b></p>
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Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Voluntary Life Insurance</li><li>
Voluntary Short-Term Disability</li><li>
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>
Voluntary Accident Coverage</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li>
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)</li><li>
Retirement Plan (401k)</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p><br>
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Benefits Provided at No Cost to You:</b></p>
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Group Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</li><li>
Group Long-Term Disability</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul><br>
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UCAN Chicago is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p></div>

OutReach Worker - West Pullman

Alby Pet Care

<p><b>Job description:</b></p><p><i>Are you a true animal lover and committed to providing excellent service for our furry four-legged friends? Are you looking for supplemental income ? </i> If so, you might be the perfect fit for our locally owned business, Alby Pet Care.</p><p>We're looking for passionate pet sitters and dog walkers who have previous professional experience caring for pets. You should have excellent communication skills, be able to manage your time effectively, and enjoy both working independently and as part of a team.</p><p><i><b>C</b></i><b>ome join our Pack </b>if you are:</p><ul><li><i>a student looking for ways to make extra money</i></li><li><i>a remote worker who loves animals and wants to get out the house</i></li><li><i>someone with some downtime who needs a side hustle </i></li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>Have access to a vehicle</b></li><li><b>Live in Chicago and can easily access the Northside and near Northside neighborhoods</b> <i>(Lakeview, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, Old Town, West Town, Bucktown, etc.)</i></li><li><b>Flexible Availability within the</b> <b>hours of 9am- 2pm Monday through Friday </b>&amp; some weekends</li><li><b>Additional Availability during the holidays</b> including Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, New Years</li><li>Availability to do overnight visits is a PLUS!</li><li>Pass a background check</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li>Must be an animal lover!</li><li>History of caring for animals professionally</li><li>Excellent communication, follow up, and time management skills</li><li>Experience with pet shelters, rescue groups, and veterinary offices is a plus</li></ul><p><b>Benefits/Pay:</b></p><ul><li>$20 for an hour visit/walk, with services starting at 30 minutes (not including tips and surcharges)</li><li>Be part of a dynamic team of sitters/walkers</li><li>W2 employment</li><li>Flexible schedule/create your own hours</li><li>Paid job training when you onboard and ongoing support</li><li>Paid pet first aid/CPR training</li><li>401k participation, if you opt in</li><li>Employee discount</li></ul><p><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide attentive pet care, including feeding, walking, and administering medications as needed.</li><li>Utilize effective time management to maintain a schedule for pet visits and walks.</li><li>Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding their pets' needs and any concerns through the completion of a journal after each visit.</li><li>Communicate clearly with back office and follow through on all scheduled visits.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $20.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

West Monroe

<div><div><p><b>Are you ready to make an impact?</b></p></div><p>
We are looking for a <b>Senior Consultant</b> with experience in Power BI to design, architect, and optimize solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights. This role blends hands-on development with client leadership, architecture, and team mentorship. You will work directly with client stakeholders to define reporting strategies, build scalable data models, and deliver impactful analytics solutions that drive business outcomes.</p>
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What You Will Be Doing</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models for clients.</li>
<li>Architect scalable Power BI semantic models, optimize DAX calculations, and performance-tune datasets.</li>
<li>Connect Power BI to a variety of data sources (cloud platforms, data warehouses, APIs, on-prem systems) and ensure efficient data integration.</li>
<li>Lead client discovery sessions to define reporting requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.</li>
<li>Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on strategy, governance, and best practices.</li>
<li>Mentor and review the work of junior consultants and developers to elevate overall team performance.</li>
<li>Establish and enforce data visualization standards and Power BI governance frameworks.</li>
<li>Optimize report and dataset performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement scalable deployment strategies.</li>
<li>Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, design sessions, and technical reviews.</li>
<li>Stay current on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI enhancements, and evolving data &amp; analytics trends.</li>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>4+ years of experience in Data &amp; Analytics consulting, with demonstrated progression in scope and responsibility.</li>
<li>3+ years of hands-on Power BI development experience (Power BI Desktop, Service, Dataflows, Deployment Pipelines).</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in DAX, data modeling, and Power Query (M).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and executive-level dashboard design.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.</li>
<li>Experience working with large-scale datasets, enterprise data warehouses, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks).</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Azure data ecosystem preferred.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of reporting governance, security models (RLS), and deployment best practices.</li>
<li>Ability to independently lead client engagements or workstreams.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Microsoft Power BI certifications preferred (PL-300 or equivalent).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Additional Details</b></p>
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<li>Hybrid role: 2x per week in office</li>
<li>Travel to client sites: 30%&ndash;50%</li>
<li>Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
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Other consultancies talk at you.</b><br>
<b>At West Monroe, we work with you.</b></h3>
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We're a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.</p>
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The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We're fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.</p>
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At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what's next.</p>
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You'll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We're right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn't a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.</p><br>
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West Monroe</b><b> </b><b>is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</b><br>
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.</p>
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Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process.</p>
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If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe's Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.</p></div></div>

Senior Consultant, Data Visualization

Out-U-Go! Pet Care

<p><b>Dog Walker / Pet Sitter (Part-Time)</b><br/>West Town | In person</p><p><i><b>Love dogs and being active? Out-U-Go! is hiring dependable dog lovers to join our professional pet care team.</b></i></p><p><b>Responsibilites</b></p><ul><li>Walk dogs &amp; provide in-home pet care</li><li>Visit clients&rsquo; homes during the day</li><li>Leave visit notes using our app</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Live within 25 minutes of West Town</li><li>25+ years old</li><li>Reliable car</li><li>Able to work independently</li><li>1-year commitment</li></ul><p><b>Schedule &amp; Perks</b></p><ul><li>Flexible, part-time hours</li><li>Paid training &amp; paid time off</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Optional weekend/evening hours</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p><b>Apply today and spend your days making dogs happy!</b></p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Hiscox

<div><div>Job Type:</div>
Permanent<div></div><div>
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox</div><div><br>
Drive growth with an ambitious team of A&amp;E Underwriters at Hiscox</div><div></div><div>
Position: Underwriter</div><div>
Reporting to Regional Manager&ndash; A&amp;E</div><div>
Location: Chicago, Los Angeles</div><div></div><div>
The Role:</div><div>
Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Underwriter to drive new professional liability business and handle complex renewal business within the A&amp;E sector in the Mid-West/West Coast regions.</div><div></div><div>
This position provides a unique opportunity for a professional liability generalist or an A&amp;E/construction specialist to join a fast paced, dynamic team to write policies tailored to the specific requirements of the A&amp;E sector. Lines of business include commercial general liability, professional liability (E&amp;O) and cross-sold Cyber from time to time. In addition to insuring architects and engineers, we also specialize in contractors (interior &amp; exterior), real estate developers, construction managers, land surveyors, draftsman, and more! Risks vary greatly in size and complexity (from start-ups to large, multinational entities). We provide an entrepreneurial climate that values and rewards thoughtful risk taking, excellence in execution and ownership in body of work.</div><div></div><div>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing:</div><ul><li><div>
Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company&rsquo;s strategy and guidelines for the product lines: <div>https://www.hiscox.com/brokers/tailored-coverage/architects-engineers</div></div></li><li><div>
Develop new broker relationships and increase depth of existing broker relationships throughout the Mid-West &amp; West Coast regions to drive production</div></li><li><div>
Engage with the national A&amp;E team to learn and teach collaboratively</div></li><li><div>
Maintain excellent customer service standards</div></li><li><div>
Consistently exceed minimum quote output numbers established by A&amp;E manager</div></li><li><div>
At times, regional travel required including industry events and broker visits</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Please provide a cover letter and resume which clearly communicates that you are the person to take on this challenge at Hiscox USA. Here are some of the requirements we would ideally like to see:</div><ul><li><div>
3+ years of experience in contractors, real estate developers and design professional E&amp;O coverage; experience preferred</div></li><li><div>
Customer-centric mind-set and passionate about the power of superior customer service and offerings</div></li><li><div>
Strong understanding of sales principles, presentation, negotiation skills and demonstrate a competitive drive</div></li><li><div>
Team-oriented, ability to collaborate and desire to share information across divisions and teams to further the overall goals of the company</div></li><li><div>
Proven track record of understanding and delivering meaningful underwriting profit</div></li><li><div>
Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality</div></li><li><div>
The ability to identify business needs</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment</div></li><li><div>
Innate service focus which enables one to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers and partners</div></li><li><div>
B.A./B.S degree is preferred</div></li><li><div>
Willingness to develop business, with travel throughout the Mid-West &amp; West Coast up to 25%, required</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Hiscox Values:</div><div>
At Hiscox our spirit is in Challenging Convention and everything we do is guided by our Values.</div><ul><li><div>
Courage: Dare to take a risk</div></li><li><div>
Ownership: Passionate, commercial and accountable</div></li><li><div>
Integrity: Do the right thing, however hard</div></li><li><div>
Connected: Together, build something better</div></li><li><div>
Human: Clear, fair and inclusive</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
What Hiscox USA Offers:</div><ul><li><div>
Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal &amp; company performance)</div></li><li><div>
401(k) with competitive company matching</div></li><li><div>
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)</div></li><li><div>
Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days</div></li><li><div>
Paid parental leave</div></li><li><div>
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service</div></li><li><div>
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs</div></li><li><div>
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program</div></li><li><div>
Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees&rsquo; mental health and wellbeing</div></li><li><div>
Recipient of 2024 Cigna&rsquo;s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program</div></li><li><div>
Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture</div></li><li><div>
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
**Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly**</div><div></div><div>
Salary range: $80-$110k</div><div><i>
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.</i></div><div></div><div>
About Hiscox:</div><div>
As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead, we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.</div><div></div><div>
We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.</div><div></div><div>
Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.</div><div>
Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.</div><div></div><div>
About Hiscox USA:</div><div>
Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus on the needs underserved and specialty commercial clients via both the regional broker and direct distribution channels and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.</div><div></div><div>
Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 400 employees mostly operating out of 6 major cities - New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber &amp; data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap &amp; ransom, commercial property and terrorism.</div><div></div><div>
You can follow Hiscox on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram (@HiscoxInsurance)</div><div></div><div>
#LI-RM1</div><div><i><br>
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture</i></div></div>

Underwriter, Professional Risks

Sodexo

<div><p>Utility Worker</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Location:</b> UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO CAMPUS - 49852002</p><p><b>
Workdays/shifts</b><b><i>:</i></b><i> </i>ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process.</p><p><b>
Employment Type:</b> Part-time</p><p><b>
Pay Range:</b> $18.40 per hour - $18.40 per hour</p><p></p><p>
University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)</p><p></p><p><br>
Working with SodexoMagic is more than a job; it&rsquo;s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.</p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do: </b>As a Utility Worker at SodexoMagic, you are a team unifier and solutions driver. Your dedication to team needs and client solutions will make an everyday impact for your colleagues and our customers.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities include:</b></p><ul><li>
Maintain and clean kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils.</li><li>
Wash dishes/pots by hand or in a machine and polish silverware</li><li>
Sweep, mop, and clean floor, and remove garbage to designated areas.</li><li>
Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks</li><li>
Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room.</li><li>
Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity</li><li>
Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What You Bring:</b></p><ul><li>
Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.</li><li>
No previous work experience required.</li><li>
Additional Requirements: Not Applicable (N/A)</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Link to full Job description</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What We Offer:
</b></p><ul><li>Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life&rsquo;s important moments.</li><li>
Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career</li><li>
Full array of benefits that support you and your family&rsquo;s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.</li><li>
In addition to SodexoMagic&rsquo;s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free &ldquo;shift&rdquo; meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Link to benefits summary</p><p></p><p><i><br>
Overall, SodexoMagic strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about SodexoMagic&rsquo;s benefit offerings during the interview process.</i></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Who we are:
</b></p><p>SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin &ldquo;Magic&rdquo; Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.</p><p></p><p><br>
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you&rsquo;re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form</p></div>

Utility Worker

SGA Youth & Family

<div>Description:
<p><b>
Part Time: 22.5 Hours a week at $20hr</b></p><p>
Description</p><p>
SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change. The ICIRR Immigrant Family Resource Program goal is to ensure low-income immigrant families and other limited-English speaking persons can thrive by reducing barriers when seeking public benefits (nutritional, medical, housing, psychological, childcare, employment), as well as the cash support they need for proper health, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.</p><ul><li>Collect resources on recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services</li><li>Initiate, establish, and nurture a close working relationship with other community-based organizations, agencies, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote the income supports services offered under the Immigrant Families Resources Program (IFRP).</li><li>Assists client to develop natural resources and contact social support networks.</li><li>Conduct community education about public benefits available to immigrants in IL.</li><li>Work in collaboration with fellow team members to secure support in attending the various outreach events.</li><li>Prepare the marketing materials needed to be delivered at each event, ensuring that program flyers and marketing giveaways are available at all times.</li><li>Collect the outreach sign-in logs at the conclusion of each event and deliver them to the Program Director for review and proper tracking of efforts in the system.</li><li>Maintain an updated Outreach Activities binder to have it ready for programmatic audit reviews.</li><li>Conduct weekly follow-up calls to the individuals outreached in the recruitment to schedule appointments for services eligibility screening and provision of documentation requirements needed to apply for the different public benefits available and other social services available in the State of Illinois and the Chicagoland area.</li><li>Ensure the follow-up with potential program applicants occurs within the following week the outreach event took place.</li><li>Track the outcomes generated by each outreach event to gage the recruitment success.</li><li>Organize internal and external workshops to educate the community on the importance to access income supports services, such as Medicare, Medicaid, All Kids, SNAP, and case assistance benefits through the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) to eradicate the myth of &ldquo;becoming a public charge&rdquo; when an eligible person access these services.</li><li>Offer a flexible schedule to participate in community events for recruitment and promotional purposes after normal business hours, and some weekends (Saturday and/or Sundays), throughout the year.</li></ul><p>
Facilitate community workshops and serve as an interpreter when attending outreach events and workshops.</p><ul><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements:<p></p><p><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB</b></p><p><b>
Education:</b></p><ul><li>
High School Diploma required, associate's degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in conducting workshop development and group trainings.</li><li>
Bilingual with an ability to fluently communicate in English and Spanish.</li><li>
Ability to work with a wide variety of people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.</li><li>
Ability to work independently or in a team, with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Exceptional organization and time management skills.</li><li>
Experience in case management.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication in large public setting.</li><li>
Ability to adhere to deadlines and react to unpredictable events effectively.</li><li>
Attend meetings and outreach events outside of regular business hours is required.</li></ul><p><b>
Other:</b></p><ul><li>
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.</li><li>
Strong ability to network and develop professional partnerships.</li><li>
Attend meetings and outreach events outside of regular business hours is required.</li><li>
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.</li><li>
Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees or the organization.</li><li>
Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.</li></ul><p><b>
KEY COMPETENCIES</b></p><ul><li>
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.</li><li>
Valid Driver&rsquo;s License and Automobile Insurance.</li></ul><p><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><ul><li>
Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.</li><li>
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.</li><li>
Constantly positions oneself to assist children during activities.</li><li>
Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.</li><li>
At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event&rsquo;s needs.</li><li>
Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.</li></ul><p><i>
Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management&rsquo;s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.</i></p></div>

Outreach Specialist ICIRR

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