LOCAL JOBS: Ivy League Kids, Trinity Services, Streets and San

Patch wants to help local readers find new jobs and put some cash in their pockets. That’s why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. Here’s a look at the most recently listed jobs in the region.

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Jobs posted on Patch:

Personal Banker, First Personal Bank, Lemont

Pest Control Technician, Ecolab, Orland Park

Bartenders/Servers Holiday Hiring, Blue Diamond Marketing Solutions Inc., Burbank

Retail Associates, Walmart Supercenter, New Lenox

Here some more recently listed jobs in the south suburbs:

NEW! Ivy League Kids is looking for energetic site aids and directors to add to its team. If you love kids that this is the job for you. Ivy League Kids is a before and after school sports and recreation program with 25 different program locations. The job offers flexible work schedules, employee referral program, career advancement opportunities and more. Ivy League has locations in Palos, Midlothian, Chicago Heights, Mokena, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Lansing, Crestwood and Frankfort. To learn more or apply, visit us at www.ivyleagueafterschool.com/careers.

NEW! Palos Heights Parks and Recreation has an opening for an instructor for the Little Learners Preschool Program. The ideal applicant has experience working with children, has a great attitude, and can work well with others. Responsibilities include planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program; providing monthly schedules of activities to supervisor; prepare a daily schedule of class activities; familiarity with emergency procedures; and use appropriate behavior management and classroom discipline. For a complete job description visit the parks and recreation Facebook page. Applicants must be certified in CPR/First Aid or willing to get CPR/First Aid-certified; be working on associates or higher degree in early childhood education, child development-family studies, early childhood special education, or elementary education with a concentration in early childhood education; or possess a degree outside of the early childhood field with 3 or more years of work experience with an early childhood program and at least 30 contact hours of relevant training during the past three years. All applicants should submit an application along with resume to Delaney Harty at the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. You can come to the Recreation Center at 6601 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 to download and fill out the application.

NEW! Trinity Services of New Lenox is seeking shared living contractors who would like to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities by sharing their homes and lives. Contractors are generously compensated, trained and supported by Trinity Services, and work from the comfort of their home. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, home ownership or rental, and car ownership. To apply, contact Jill Schneider at jschneider@trinity-services.org or start an application online.

NEW! Friends of the Chicago River is hiring its first-ever communications director. The communications director will serve as the chief strategist for Friends’ communications efforts and develop and implement a creative and integrated communications plan in support of all Friends’ programs and strategic initiatives. Using Friends’ new strategic plan as a guide, the communications director will increase awareness of Friends and our public policy and planning, education and outreach, and on-the-ground efforts; build further support for our mission; and help strengthen Friends’ financially. Well rounded and with experience in a comparably sized organization, the communications director will be expected to drive efforts through the implementation of an annual communications plan while responding simultaneously to emerging issues and opportunities on a daily basis. Experience with or knowledge/background of the environment is a plus. Learn more about the job and application process.

NEW! The Village of Orland Park Police Department has an opening for a part-time police officer. This position is responsible for the performance of responsible, protective service work in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime while actively promoting and directing citizen involvement in these efforts. Learn more about the job and start an online application.

NEW! The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is hiring general laborers to perform seasonal work. Duties include climbing trees or being lifted in a mechanical device to cut tree limbs with power saws or pruners; graffiti removal, clean and clear vacant lots and viaducts; and baiting rat burrows among other tasks. Applicants must be residents of the City of Chicago. Veterans are especially encouraged to apply. Find out more about the job and start an online application.

RECENT! Alsip Police Department is accepting applications through Dec. 20 for part-time police officers. Read more about how to apply and what’s required.

RECENT! Mariano’s is hiring bartenders, baggers, overnight bakers, overnight stockers and cashiers at its Oak Lawn location at 111th Street and Cicero Avenue. Apply online to: jobs.kroger.com (Oak Lawn) or ask for Jordan at the customer service desk. Mariano’s is also hiring in Orland Park and Evergreen Park.

Job Fairs

Local elected officials are hosting a job fair Jan. 4 at Brother Rice High School. Network with over 50 local employers looking to hire.

Courses/Training/Certificates

Moraine Valley Community College offers an Introductory Veterinarian Assistant Course starting in January 2018.

Advocate Christ EMS Academy is offering EMT Basic Training starting in January 2018.

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