EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT JVS
July, 2010

MANAGEMENT

Chief Financial Officer, 216 W. Jackson, Chicago. Manages the fiscal affairs of the Agency. Supervises budgets, reports, grants and a wide spectrum of specialized statistical data. Develops management controls and forecasts. Participates at Board and committee meetings. Staff aide to Finance and Audit Committees. Graduate degree in Finance/Accounting desirable. Minimum five years experience for a “not for profit” or government agency required. Minimum five years previous supervisory experience required and five years experience in Senior Management. CPA highly preferred. Knowledge of grant administration and general bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing and general office procedures essential. Strong management and communication skills essential. (GG-2990)

PROFESSIONAL

Adult Computer Literacy Specialist, 5150 Golf Rd Skokie/6526 N California, Chicago. (part time) Provides technical support and training to adult educators at the ESL program to use computer technology in ESL classes. Provides overall scheduling and programming of computer lab for client use at the ESL program. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in related field from four-year college or university and adult ESL teaching experience or related graduate work. Knowledge of computer hardware, software is necessary. (CS-3006)

Career Counselor (part-time), 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Interviews, evaluates clients and is responsible for short and long term vocational and/or career counseling of program participants. Works with clients to effectively increase employment opportunities. Actively participates in the job placement process and assists clients in securing employment opportunities whenever possible. Master's degree or equivalent graduate training in counseling, psychology, education, social work required. Two to four years experience preferred. Recommended to have one of the following: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Registered Licensed Psychologist (RLP). (LW-3005)

e-Learning Instructor (part time), Elgin. Implements and assigns curricula for basic academic skill improvement using online curricula to youth 16-21 with disabilities. Coordinates assignments with classroom instructors of health care curriculum. Customized instruction in an individual or small group setting. Bachelor’s Degree in education, teaching certificate required. Previous experience with e-learning curricula and youth highly preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish a definite plus. Car required. (NC-3000)

Employer Services Representative (temporary) 4740 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago. Contacts employers to generate job leads for clients seeking employment. Develops relationships with employers to access necessary information to place clients in successful environments. Matches clients to job leads to attain employment. Assists in maintaining employment to meet program requirements. Engages in job development activities and follows up with employers. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and minimum three years of business experience and computer literacy. Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. (HL – 3010)

Employer Services Representative I, Elgin. Obtains employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Markets employment program and develops a network with businesses for the purpose of obtaining competitive employment for participants. Works with the Employer Services Representative team to make use of all contacts. Obtains an understanding of the employer’s human resource needs and acts in a public relations capacity with employers answering inquiries. Bachelor's degree in a related business field, and with minimum three years related business/sales/placement experience required. Placement experience with networking with employers highly preferred. Computer literacy. Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license required. (HL –3002)

Employer Services Representative II, 216 W Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Contacts employers to generate job leads for clients seeking employment. Develops relationships with employers to access necessary information to place clients in successful environments. Matches clients to job leads to attain employment and advises and mentors team members with job development activities. Trains team on ‘best practices’ for networking opportunities. Master’s Degree in Business or related field and three years of related business experience or Bachelor's degree in business or related field and minimum five years of related business experience.. Computer literacy. Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required. (HL-2955)

Employment Specialist CSBG (temporary), 4740 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago. Assists clients in locating appropriate employment. May refer clients to other agencies or community services. Works with case managers and other professionals in various programs housed in a Department of Family Support Services office. Evaluates client employability and placement potential. May provide job coaching on an as needed basis. Bachelor's degree minimum one to two years related experience. Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle. (TA-3009)

Janitorial Skills Instructor (part time), Northbrook. Conducts daily classroom instruction on related janitorial subjects. Maintains current janitorial based training curriculum and updates to remain current with related market trends. Supervises and oversees program participants janitorial work experience at designated location. Participates in the evaluation of work behavior, tolerance and overall performance of assigned trainees in terms of physical, mental, emotional and other occupational disabilities. Associates Degree in Behavioral Science or related field or equivalent course work.; Minimum related experience of one year. Must have or acquire Red Cross and CPR training.. Must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. (EK-3011)

Manager-Small Business Development Center, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Responsible for handling day-to-day SBDC operations, recruiting business clients, handling client intakes and assessments and assisting these clients with their business plans and business financial documents by providing technical assistance and analysis on an individual basis. Evaluates client’s financial background and business experience to determine which business funding option is most appropriate. Plans and coordinates business plan preparation, training seminars and networking/lecture series events. BA or BS Degree in Teaching, Business Management, Finance, Accounting or Operations Management required. Prefer at least 4 years experience in any business financial area and/or background in microenterprise and entrepreneurship, or operations management. Requires solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and working knowledge in PowerPoint, and Access. Experience with Constant Contact, and Down Home Loan Manager software are pluses. Loan packaging experiences a plus. Bilingual in English and any other foreign language, such as: Russian, French, or Spanish highly preferred. Some evening hours required. Must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. (DR-2999)

Supervisor, CBS Supervises the case management of clients for the Community Based Services Program. Provides guidance and direction in to case managers in the evaluation of consumers’ occupational disabilities, which include work behavior, work tolerance and overall performance of assignments. Maintains direct labor force through referral and assignment of consumers load related to janitorial training program. Works with Vocational Trainers and CBS management towards job development and placement of CBS/JTP consumers. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college in appropriate behavioral science required.. Master’s Degree preferred; six to twelve years of related experience. Must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. (AA-3007)

Vocational Trainer (Janitorial Site Supervisor), 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago Rewarding opportunity for experienced, working supervisor to work with crew of 8-12 trainees at Loop location. Requires maintenance knowledge and knowledge of up-to-date equipment. Minimum 2-3 years previous related experience. Experience in multi-level facility with at least 250K-300K square feet. High school diploma or GED required. Outstanding benefit package and competitive salary. Accessible by public transportation. Individuals in position subject to background check. (AA-3012)

YouthAbility Employment Specialist United Way Lake County (part-time), 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Assists clients in locating appropriate volunteer opportunities for youth with disabilities. May refer clients to other agencies or community services. Evaluates client placement potential. Provides coaching on an as needed basis. Bachelor's degree and minimum one to two years related experience. Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle. (NC-3008)

Interested applicants should submit resumes with cover letters only to: Human Resources, Jewish Vocational Service, 216 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 700, Chicago, IL, 60606. Email to jvshr@jvschicago.org. All applicants must reference the number associated with the position to be considered for employment. EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.