Employment with IVEDC

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IVEDC is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of:

Job description

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is looking to hire a part-time meal delivery driver. This position will be based out of our Benld Senior Center working 4 hours per day Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain the daily meal delivery list from staff at the meal site and deliver those meals using an agency vehicle.
  • Accept and document donations from participants and turn in all donations on a daily basis.
  • Help staff load individual filled trays (hot and cold) into coolers for home delivery.
  • Attend nutrition staff meetings as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality of program participants and agency information.

Qualifications:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to drive. Maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and sufficient insurance coverage.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.00 per hour

Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Job description

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is looking to hire a full-time Health & Nutrition Coordinator. This position will be responsible for designing and implementing the delivery of comprehensive child health and nutrition services to children enrolled in the Head Start program.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and arrange required health services (physical exams, dental exams, vision/hearing screenings, immunizations, etc.) for Head Start children
  • Compile health information
  • Maintain records of all health services provided
  • Provide training and technical assistance to staff, classroom personnel, volunteers, and parents
  • Attend and participate in trainings and meetings
  • Make home visits to families to discuss health problems
  • Organize and lead the Health Services Advisory Committee
  • Conduct on-site visits to Head Start Centers and Home-based programs
  • Develop menus for all Head Start children
  • Provide training for cooks
  • Assist with recruitment and enrollment
  • May substitute in various capacities at Head Start facilities
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Prefer Bachelor’s degree with health-related experience, LPN or RN
  • Experience working with children
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Must have or be willing to attend training in order to obtain certification as a First Aid/CPR instructor and as a state-certified vision and hearing technician
  • Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
  • Must be willing to travel within the local area
  • Must be willing and able to successfully pass a background check

Include Salary Requirements with Resume

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 – $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Job description

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is looking to hire a part-time HR Assistant to undertake a variety of HR administrative duties.

The HR assistant duties involve a wide range of support activities inside our HR department, from processing new hire paperwork to maintaining our employee database to posting job ads. HR assistant qualifications/skills we’re looking for include excellent organization ability, familiarity with HR software, and strong communication skills. To be an ideal candidate for the human resources assistant position, you should have some experience or background in onboarding new staff. Ultimately, you’ll assist in ensuring the HR department is organized and operates smoothly to attract, hire, and retain employees.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties
  • Process new hire applications and paperwork
  • Process documentation and prepare reports related to personnel activities
  • Compile and update employee records
  • Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.)
  • Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
  • Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees
  • Assist in recruiting/sourcing candidates and updating database

Skills

  • Proven experience in accounting, payroll, or human resources
  • Hands-on experience with an HRIS or HRMS preferred
  • Basic knowledge of labor laws also preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong communications skills

Include Salary Requirements with Resume

Must be willing and able to successfully pass a background check.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement plan

Job description

!!!IMMEDIATE HIRE!!!

Illinois Valley is in need of hiring a full-time shift supervisor for the Coalfield Rest Area off of I-55. This position also requires transporting client workers from Gillespie, IL to the rest area. Transporting clients will take place in a company vehicle. The shift will be 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Some weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Will be a working supervisor performing duties necessary to maintain grounds and building including the supervision and coordination of workers activities.
  • Assign tasks to workers and inspect completed work for conformance to standards.
  • Train new workers, record hours worked, and perform personnel duties as required.
  • Be familiar with all safety procedures and policies and instruct employees in safe work habits.
  • Transport workers from Gillespie, or other specified pick up point to worksite.
  • Keep all storage areas clean and orderly, posting designated areas for supplies.
  • Perform minor and routine maintenance on buildings and equipment, and notify immediate supervisor concerning need for major repairs.
  • Responsible for mowing and trimming, using tractors, power mowers, and weed trimmers in all designated areas.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or GED required.
  • Experience in janitorial and building maintenance and use, and maintenance of commercial grounds equipment preferred.
  • Requires knowledge of basic managerial skills such as organizing, planning and supervising staff/operations.
  • Willing to work day or evening shift, holidays and weekends.
  • A neat and clean appearance is required.
  • Ability to work with and supervise persons with disabilities.
  • Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
  • Good driving record for past three (3) years.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Job description

!!IMMEDIATE HIRE!!

Illinois Valley is in need of hiring a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) for their Gillespie Community Day Services Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Will be responsible for development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) for adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Will perform all required assessments, in addition to coordinating with staff to assure the ISPs are implemented properly.
  • Will assist the Site Supervisor, as needed, in the overall management and supervision of the Gillespie CDS Program.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or Recreation (or other degree approved by DHS).
  • One year experience supporting or interacting with persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to relate, communicate and work well with individuals with disabilities.
  • QIDP certification and previous experience with supervision is required.

This position includes excellent benefits and generous vacation, personal and sick time accruals, as well as 13 holidays per year.

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Please include salary requirements with resume.

Applications are available on our website at www.ilvalley-edc.org

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 – $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s

Experience: Developmental Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: QIDP Certification

Job description

!! IMMEDIATE HIRE !!

Illinois Valley is needing to hire a part-time female worker for a janitorial/maintenance position for the Railsplitter IDOT Rest Area off of I-55. This position may include both week day and weekend shifts.

Job Description

  • Will sweep, mop, or scrub floors and walls in lobby.
  • Thoroughly clean restrooms including disinfecting and cleaning wash basin and toilets. Replace tissue and soap as needed.
  • Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces of building interior and exterior.
  • Keep rest area free of any debris.
  • Empty all trash receptacles as needed and clean exterior of same.
  • Make routine checks for security against vandalism and theft.
  • Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or GED preferred.
  • Successfully pass a background check.
  • Driver’s License preferred but may not be required.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement plan

Schedule: 8 hour shift

IMMEDIATE HIRE!!

GENEROUS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT!

**** $13 Hourly ****

Illinois Valley is hiring an In-Home Care Aide to provide general non-medical support to clients in the Macoupin County area including Gillespie, Benld, Staunton, Mt. Olive, Bunker Hill, Carlinville, and Girard with generous mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

  • Will provide general support, such as housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, personal care, shopping, etc.
  • Will complete tasks to help maintain, strengthen, and safeguard the functioning of individuals, ages 60 and over, in their own homes.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of experience in home care or personal care preferred.
  • Must be willing to submit to background check.

Hours: Up to 29.0 hours per week.

EOE

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING (We will work around your schedule!)

Applications are available on our website at ilvalley-edc.org.

Submit completed applications to IVEDC HR, Administrative Office,

223 S. Macoupin St. (P.O. Box 88), Gillespie, IL  62033

or bpacini@ilvalley-edc.org

Current employees need only submit letter of interest.

For an Application

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The form should be downloaded, saved, and then opened with Adobe Acrobat. Fill in the form, save it, print it and sign where it says signature. To submit it to us please email it or mail it via USPS to one of the addresses below.

Email:
bpacini@ilvalley-edc.org

Mail:
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation
223 South Macoupin Street
P.O. Box 88
Gillespie, IL 62033-0088

Illinois Valley Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.