Claretian Associates/ Villa Guadalupe Senior Services Inc.
Social Services Department- Case Manager
Organization: Since 1991, Claretian Associates has developed over 130 affordable houses and apartments in South Chicago, a community with a rich history and a strong future. Claretian Associates builds community within the culturally diverse neighborhood of South Chicago by working with community leaders, residents and organizations to provide affordable housing and related services for low-and-moderate income people, build resident-based leadership, and serve as a catalyst in creating innovative solutions to improve the quality of life.
Background: Claretian Associates is expanding its Social Services for South Chicago residents by providing community-based and culturally appropriate health and community services.
Reporting: The position reports primarily to the Senior Housing Property Manager and conditionally to the Multi-Family Property Manager as well as the Director of Strategy and Operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
RESIDENT SERVICES
Qualifications
8. Demonstrates ability to work with diverse populations.
9. Experience with Case management preferably with Seniors.
Background: Claretian Associates is expanding its Social Services for South Chicago residents by providing community-based and culturally appropriate health and community services.
Reporting: The position reports primarily to the Senior Housing Property Manager and conditionally to the Multi-Family Property Manager as well as the Director of Strategy and Operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with Property Managers to establish and implement Claretian Associates properties mission, vision, values and culture.
- Oversee and implement the Social Services program for The Salud Center, Villa Guadalupe, Rehab South Chicago, and 9100 South Burley apartments including but not limited to providing case management and referral services.
- Manage and implement health and wellness programming open to all area seniors (including residents) at The Salud Center and Villa Guadalupe’s community room including inter-generational events, health screenings, and wellness presentations.
- Staff the Senior Service Coalition of Southeast Chicago, a 40-member group (founded and led by Villa Guadalupe since 1997) which meets regularly to network and create partnerships on senior issues facing the community.
- Continue developing the Volunteer Services Program at The Salud Center and Villa Guadalupe. The program should include training's, recognition, and appreciation for volunteers.
- Supervises interns, volunteers, and senior office aides.
RESIDENT SERVICES
- Provides general case management which includes intake, home visits, needed assessments, and referrals. These referrals may include food services, transportation, home health aides, homemakers, financial assistance, counseling, preventative health screening, and other needed services. Also follows-up with the referrals made for and keeps current with the progress of the resident.
- Develop monthly special events calendar for The Salud Center and supervise the coordination and facilitation of all resident events. Events may include subject relating to health care, agency support, life skills, referral sources, etc.
- Serves as a community liaison to develop linkages that provide residents the opportunity to engage in social, educational, recreational activities, and networks with community providers to seek out new services available to the residents. Distribute consumer materials often available free from organizations such as State and area agencies on aging, Department of Family and Support Services, senior centers, legal services offices, or the services or programs themselves (such as Medicare and Medicaid).
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the annual Cinco de Mayo Senior Health and Resource Fair in cooperation with the Senior Service Coalition
- Supervise social services coordinator to recruit, train, and coordinate/ facilitate the formation of a Villa Guadalupe Resident Volunteer Program. This group will focus on assisting management with, door monitoring, organizing activities, maintaining floor captains, assisting with the monthly food pantry, along with discussing building issues and concerns.
- Assure all Senior Food Pantry initiatives and goals are met. Recruit, train and maintain a core group of volunteers to administer the Food Pantry program.
- Develop and supervise assigned volunteers, interns and senior office aides, including recruitment and selection; scheduling and job assignments; maintaining personnel files; counseling/job coaching; development and training; performance evaluations; disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions in accord with relevant policies and procedures for Claretian Associates properties.
- Maintains a Resource Directory. This directory may include a listing of state and/or local service providers that residents can contact for assistance.
- Work with management when dealing with Claretian Associates residential conflicts and seek solutions together with management. Advocate for residents when needed.
- Maintain appropriate data collection and reporting as required for internal management reports and external funding sources and regulatory agencies. Participate in program audits.
- Provide suggestions to senior staff to develop new or modify existing services, policies and protocols to meet the needs of program participants in alignment with the agency’s strategic directions.
- Advocate for additional and/or more appropriate supportive services.
- Encourage residents to advocate for themselves.
- Will work evenings and weekends occasionally as required
- Other tasks and duties assigned as necessary
Qualifications
- Masters degree in social work required.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Strong supervisory skills of staff and volunteers.
- Strong networking skills with local service providers.
- Demonstrates high level of written, editing, and oral communications skills.
- Good negotiating skills.
8. Demonstrates ability to work with diverse populations.
9. Experience with Case management preferably with Seniors.
South Chicago Neighborhood Network (SCNN) Part-time Network Assistant
Part-time Network Assistant Position Description
South Chicago Neighborhood Network is a collaborative of community stakeholders within the South Chicago community that share a common goal and agenda. The shared agenda is to transform South Chicago in to a community of choice by bringing awareness of mental health and trauma-informed care. We do this by having a trauma-informed approach to community building using a comprehensive strategies to support and strengthen traumatized and distresses residents and address the myths of not seeking mental health care services within the black and brown communities.
Pay Rate
$14 per hour tax exempt
Schedule
Flexible- But SCNN meeting required -4th Thursday of the month 8:30am-12:30pm
Job Description
Part-Time Network Assistant will be responsible for assisting Program Manager and
Program Coordinator with activities associated with the coalition. Reporting to the
Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
South Chicago Neighborhood Network is a collaborative of community stakeholders within the South Chicago community that share a common goal and agenda. The shared agenda is to transform South Chicago in to a community of choice by bringing awareness of mental health and trauma-informed care. We do this by having a trauma-informed approach to community building using a comprehensive strategies to support and strengthen traumatized and distresses residents and address the myths of not seeking mental health care services within the black and brown communities.
Pay Rate
$14 per hour tax exempt
Schedule
Flexible- But SCNN meeting required -4th Thursday of the month 8:30am-12:30pm
Job Description
Part-Time Network Assistant will be responsible for assisting Program Manager and
Program Coordinator with activities associated with the coalition. Reporting to the
Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to Program Manager and Coordinator
- Scheduling and setup of meetings and training's
- Maintain network emails and contacts list
- Refreshment pick ups and arrangement for network meeting and events
- Attend all meetings and take notes and ensure follow up items that come from forums, meetings, and strategy sessions with community, key stakeholders and transcribe to partners within a timely manner.
- Email and phone calls of reminders of meetings and events to network members
- Assist in organizing, outreach and promoting network events
- Filing and organizing network files and materials
- Data entry
Qualifications:
- Must be skilled in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc..)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in collaborative relationships with team members
- Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and
- communities and have the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
- Able to work independently and manage projects
- Must have strong decision making skills
- Reliable vehicle preferred
Maintenance Supervisor
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Maintenance Supervisor will provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate work projects and the work assignments of other personnel.
REPORTS TO
Property Manager
SUPERVISION OVER
Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Trainees
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on building, mechanical equipment and utility systems. Responsible for maintaining, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and all other related building systems. Responds to all emergency calls in a timely manner and performs related duties as assigned.
General Maintenance, Repair of Buildings, Facilities, Equipment and Grounds
Insures that buildings and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition in accordance with health and fire regulations; maintains maintenance inventory records, key log and files; prepares reports; monitors maintenance schedules to assure tasks are performed in a timely manner; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, stairways, and carpets, etc; cleans debris from roof gutters as necessary; troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots, garbage chutes and compactors; inspects various ventilation units; maintains hand and power tools in proper safe working conditions; maintains and services kitchen equipment; installs fire extinguishers and maintains a service schedule; monitors site deliveries; as directed, contacts appropriate outside agencies to schedule service, inspections, obtain required permits, and arrange for disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals; moves or arranges for moving of furniture and equipment; sets up and breaks down meeting room request; assist Manager with apartment condition inspections; performs lead functions as assigned by appropriate administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including progressively responsible journey-level experience in building maintenance and repair and/or building trades.
Knowledge of:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 to $25.00 /hour
The Maintenance Supervisor will provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate work projects and the work assignments of other personnel.
REPORTS TO
Property Manager
SUPERVISION OVER
Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Trainees
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on building, mechanical equipment and utility systems. Responsible for maintaining, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and all other related building systems. Responds to all emergency calls in a timely manner and performs related duties as assigned.
General Maintenance, Repair of Buildings, Facilities, Equipment and Grounds
Insures that buildings and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition in accordance with health and fire regulations; maintains maintenance inventory records, key log and files; prepares reports; monitors maintenance schedules to assure tasks are performed in a timely manner; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, stairways, and carpets, etc; cleans debris from roof gutters as necessary; troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots, garbage chutes and compactors; inspects various ventilation units; maintains hand and power tools in proper safe working conditions; maintains and services kitchen equipment; installs fire extinguishers and maintains a service schedule; monitors site deliveries; as directed, contacts appropriate outside agencies to schedule service, inspections, obtain required permits, and arrange for disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals; moves or arranges for moving of furniture and equipment; sets up and breaks down meeting room request; assist Manager with apartment condition inspections; performs lead functions as assigned by appropriate administrator.
- Carpentry: Performs rough and finished carpentry work in the repair of structures such as ceilings, walls, doors, fences, window frames, roofs, office furniture and shelves. Re-key and replace locks, doorknobs, and dead bolts. Assure all building keys are properly tagged and secure at all times.
- Glazier: Removes broken glass from window(s) and secures building for safety purposes by boarding up the window openings; replaces window and door hardware; replaces glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
- Electrical: Performs electrical repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs and replaces lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions; maintains and regularly tests working condition of safety equipment including fire alarm, emergency lighting, and intercom systems.
- Plumbing: Identifies plumbing problems; repairs and maintains plumbing leaks or breaks above and below ground; repairs and maintains appropriate functioning systems including sewer/supply lines and drains; replaces seals and other minor parts; maintains all underground water lines; maintains drinking fountains; repairs, replaces and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances.
- Painting: Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish or stain; removes or paints over graffiti; repairs wall coverings.
- Grounds Maintenance: Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, aerating, fertilizing lawns and snow removal; waters grass; weeds; trims tree branches that create hazardous situations; cleans debris from grounds, pathways, and parking lots; salt grounds, maintains mowers, snow blowers and other related grounds equipment.
- Masonry: Lays forms, mixes, pours, finishes, and repairs concrete for sidewalks, pavers, ramps, and slabs.
- Safety/Security/Sanitation: Responds to, reports, and removes any safety hazards; reports and repairs damage to property; reports unauthorized visitors; secures gates, doors, windows, and grounds; sets alarm system; responds to emergency cleanups such as spills and clogged drains. Maintains security systems, fire protection equipment, entry systems and emergency power systems
- HVAC: Inspect, operate and maintain the heating, cooling, ventilation and boiler system. Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. Test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
- Vendor Management: Assure all vendors are adhering to all aspects of executed contracts. Develop scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work. Develop and maintain a working relationship with vendors, negotiating pricing, collaborating on approved vendor list, keeping vendor list updated and publishing the list for the property.
- Customer Service: Maintain company customer service standards. Respond to resident requests and work with resident to minimize/resolve problems and complaints. Follow through to ensure work is completed to residents’ satisfaction. Complete resident service requests and repairs within 48 hours. Keeps, manager informed about the status of the request. Respond timely to all On-Call emergency requests. Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Safety: Be safe and always think safety. Furnish all employees a set of goggles, earplugs and particle masks for their use. Periodically check employees for use of safety equipment. Compose and update programs of emergency preparedness, maintenance and communication for severe weather and other emergencies. Possess a thorough knowledge of the State of Illinois Occupation Hazards and Corresponding Safety Precautions.
- Preventive Maintenance: Adhere to the set preventive maintenance schedule. Assure all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks are completed according to the schedule. Assure the Maintenance Log book is updated weekly.
- Inventory/Stock: Process supply requisition for all supplies and tools. Link requested supplies to resident service request when applicable. Maintain inventories of supplies and assure that adequate supplies are on hand. Supervise the controlled stockroom; receives stock, verifies that all items shown on the shipping list were delivered in good condition and agree with the order slip. Receives and maintains checkout tools and equipment; keep inventory control systems current, order replacement and spare parts, keep the stockroom clean and in order. Process weekly supply/equipment inventory reports detailing what’s on hand and what has been used.
- Supervise and coordinate the work order system: receive written work orders from staff only. Dispatch work order to the appropriate personnel; assure completed work orders are signed by the resident, initiate chargeback, if applicable.
- Administration: Maintain time and attendance records, including records on chronic absences and unauthorized leave. Assist team leaders in carrying out the implementation of various policies, standards, procedures and programs relating to the overall maintenance and upkeep of the properties. Prepare weekly reports and incident reports in a timely manner. Process time off request and assure coverage. Monitor employee’s compliance with the dress code and/or wearing uniforms. Attire must be neat and clean at all times. Possess strong written communication skills necessary for completing forms necessary for the position and for completing log entries of daily/weekly accomplishments. Capacity to make independent judgments and decisions while working in the field. Ability to work the after hour’s emergency shifts. Job includes the wearing of a cell phone and answering emergency calls from residents and staff (this is an ongoing aspect of the job and calls must be answered in a timely manner.) Adeptness to handle difficult situations in a courteous and professional manner. Capability and knowledge to work with strong industrial cleaners, pesticides, and disinfectants.
- Turnover: Prepare turnover timeline report. Clean, paint, make repairs, order replacement carpet and appliances when necessary. Check and repair all electrical and plumbing fixtures, window and door locks, etc., to ensure they work properly before the new resident moves in. Change all vacant unit door locks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including progressively responsible journey-level experience in building maintenance and repair and/or building trades.
Knowledge of:
- Methods used in maintenance and building repair, including basic knowledge of uniform code books, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, glass replacement, painting, and grounds maintenance including sprinkler systems; maintenance and repair of hand tools and gas-powered equipment; basic math; safety practices and procedures relating to the building trades.
- Use a variety of hand tools and equipment; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; receive and give instructions, and prepare work orders and reports; measure distance and calculate quantities; read and interpret specifications and blueprints; perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials; report projects needed to be serviced by outside contractors; maintain files and inventory records of supplies; set priorities; coordinate several projects simultaneously; forecast project problems and make adjustments; plan and coordinate work schedules; assist in training, planning and directing the work of other employees; provide technical support as the working lead; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students, and community. Possess basic computer skills.
- Possession of a valid Illinois driver's license
- Able to pass extensive background check & drug testing Have an excellent driving record Work weekends and available for emergency after hour calls Have excellent written and verbal communications skills in English Detailed orientated and works well in a fast pace environment Able to climb ladders and lift a maximum load up to 75 lbs Must have a reliable automobile.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Licenses, registrations and a Valid Illinois Driver's License. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 to $25.00 /hour
Safe Passage Worker and Floater (Part-time)
For School Year 2019-2020
Hiring Safe Passage Watchers & Floaters (Part-time)
Monday, July 29, 2019 &
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
9:30am – 2:00pm
9108 S. Brandon Avenue - Ring 1st Floor Bell
Safe Passage is Accepting Applications
Positions/Locations:
Safe Passage Watchers for Myra Bradwell Elementary, 7736 S. Burnham, Bowen High School, 2710 E. 88th Street, Corliss High School, 103rd Corliss and Burnham Elementary, 9900 S. Crandon.
Hours: Watchers work 25 hours weekly when CPS schools are in session.
Hourly wage: $13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Job Summary
Community Watchers provide student supervision along safety routes during school arrival and dismissal times. Community Watchers observe and report unusual or uncharacteristic behavior on school routes and report to the Safety Manager. The Community Watchers work approximately five hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the public school year (180 days). Specific hours and locations to be worked will be set by supervisor. Floating community watchers work as needed, and can be promoted to a regular status community watcher working 25 hours per week as mentioned above when the opportunities are available.
Qualifications
Claretian Associates
Claretian Associates carries on a rich and collaborative tradition of responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of our residents and families. For more information on Claretian Associates please visit www.claretianassociates.org.
Hiring Safe Passage Watchers & Floaters (Part-time)
Monday, July 29, 2019 &
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
9:30am – 2:00pm
9108 S. Brandon Avenue - Ring 1st Floor Bell
Safe Passage is Accepting Applications
Positions/Locations:
Safe Passage Watchers for Myra Bradwell Elementary, 7736 S. Burnham, Bowen High School, 2710 E. 88th Street, Corliss High School, 103rd Corliss and Burnham Elementary, 9900 S. Crandon.
Hours: Watchers work 25 hours weekly when CPS schools are in session.
Hourly wage: $13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Job Summary
Community Watchers provide student supervision along safety routes during school arrival and dismissal times. Community Watchers observe and report unusual or uncharacteristic behavior on school routes and report to the Safety Manager. The Community Watchers work approximately five hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the public school year (180 days). Specific hours and locations to be worked will be set by supervisor. Floating community watchers work as needed, and can be promoted to a regular status community watcher working 25 hours per week as mentioned above when the opportunities are available.
Qualifications
- Must have a great personality to interact with the students, the parents, the school administration, residents in the community, the Safe Passage team and the organization.
- Must be able to work for both shifts throughout the week.
- Must be accustom to standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Must be proactive in promoting safety in the community.
- Must have positive behavior with good attendance in the work place and encourage the students as well.
- Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must have the ability to write clearly for writing out reports as needed.
- Must be in physical condition that permits adequate job performance.
- Must successfully complete a structured training program.
- Must update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (workshops & meetings).
- Must have a valid picture ID and Social Security Card.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening test.
- Veterans and bilingual (Spanish/English) individuals are encouraged to apply.
Claretian Associates
Claretian Associates carries on a rich and collaborative tradition of responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of our residents and families. For more information on Claretian Associates please visit www.claretianassociates.org.