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            Are you looking to start a fulfilling career in the not for profit sector? Apply now at Senior Services Plus, Inc. in Alton, IL. See below for current opportunities.

            Apply today by sending your resume, cover letter and references to HR@seniorservicesplus.org

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            Home Care AidesFor Alton and Granite City

            Position: Home Care Aide

            Hours: TBD – based on client needs
            Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour


            Upon acceptance of an offer, all employees are required to pass a physical before they will be scheduled for a shift.

            Responsibilities:

            • SSP services clients Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois, through offices in Alton and Belleville

            • The Home Care Aide is responsible for assisting senior citizens in household management and personal care including the following.

            • Follow the client’s written plan of care.

            • Light housekeeping to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, keeping the bathroom clean, helping clients clear clutter that may have accumulated, changing bed linens, laundry

            • Monitor the client’s health and environmental changes, and report to the CCP Supervisor as required.

            • Plan and prepare nutritious meals including special diets.

            • Client transportation and escort so our clients may take care of their shopping or run any necessary errands. For those clients unable to get out on their own we also provide Shopping/Errands for them.

            • Provide necessary receipts and documentation for shopping transactions

            • Personal care, bathing, shampooing, skincare, nails care, etc.

            Job Requirements:

            • High School Diploma or GED CNA preferred

            • Basic knowledge of home management skills

            • Ability to work independently

            • Highly motivated, honest, reliable, compassionate, responsible, cheerful and patient

            • Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time

            • Daily access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

            • Travel from client home to client home

            • Ability to successfully complete quarterly in-services

            • Ability to lift 50lbs

            Personal Trainer

            Job Type: Part-time

            Salary: $14.42 per hour


            Job Summary

            Under the supervision of the Wellness Center Manager the Personal Trainer is responsible for; promoting and maintaining health and fitness by teaching group fitness classes and conducting personal training sessions with wellness center members, conducting initial consultations with potential clients, facilitating initial physical assessments, and providing new members with orientations or tours of the facility. As a Personal Trainer you will develop individualized exercise programs for your clients. This will include; calling, scheduling and working to ensure the overall safety of fitness participation facility wide.


            Primary Responsibilities

            · Gain experience in working with senior populations

            · Plan fitness routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations

            · Offer scalable alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness

            · Observe members and inform them of corrective measures necessary for fitness improvements

            · Teach proper techniques used during physical exertion

            · Instruct participants how to maximize their benefits from exercise routines

            · Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment

            · Weekly incentives can be earned by personal trainers that meet service hour requirements

            · Personal Training set shifts are available for personal trainers that meet criteria


            Skills and Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science preferred or Associate degree and/or experience in social service, psychology, or related field. A personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization will be required, ACE,ACSM,NASM,ISSA are preferred. Current First aid/AED Certification. Required organizational ability and communication skills. Experience working with the older adults is a plus. Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time. Ability to lift 50lbs.


            Congregate Site Clerk

            Job Type: Part-time

            Salary: $13 per hour

            Work Location: Belleville

            Monday-Wednesday 8am -12 pm


            Under the supervision of the Transportation/MOW’s Manager the Congregate Site Clerk is responsible for overseeing the Blv Congregate Site. Assisting drivers with routes, helping get the meals loaded, and turning in completed routes at end of day.

            Responsibilities:

            •Greeting clients, field staff and general public in a professional and friendly manner.

            •Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness

            •Maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

            •Oversee the Belleville congregate site •Assists with meal deliveries as needed

            •Point of contact for volunteers delivering meals in the Belleville area

            •Track volunteer timesheets

            •Track Home Delivered Meal route sheets ensuring each client has received a meal.

            •Scan and copy completed route sheets to Meals on Wheels office staff Other duties assigned.


            Development Intern

            Job Type: Internship (full-time or part-time)

             

            This internship can be full-time or part-time depending on the availability of the candidate. The intern would be responsible for assisting with fundraising event planning and coordination at the direction of the Grant Writer. Researching grants and information for grants will also be part of this experience. We aim for this to be a hands-on learning experience with direction and guidance from the Grant Writer in a collaborative environment working with other departments. Senior Services Plus is a nonprofit with 10 different programs and services, the majority of which are mission-driven and offer services to clients at no cost.

             

            Qualifications: Majoring in Communication, Marketing, Fundraising or similar fields. Currently enrolled in college.



            Kitchen Supervisor

            Job type: Full-time

            Salary: $17 per hour


            *Ensuring that all food items and products are stored, prepared and served based on the restaurant’s recipe, preparation and portion standards  *Evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel accordingly and making employment and termination decisions  *Ordering kitchen materials and ingredients based on the menu and market demand  *Supervising food preparation in the kitchen and ensuring that customers are satisfied  *Maintaining clean working environments and making sure that employees follow the restaurant’s preventive maintenance measures  *Maintaining adequate inventory levels and conducting weekly inventories *Working with Restaurant Managers to create menu items, pricing and establishing portion sizes of each meal  *Scheduling shifts by business hours, days, and occasions  *Overseeing the training of employees to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials.


            Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Summer Job

            Job Type: Internship


            Position Overview:

            This position is responsible for traveling to pre-scheduled appointments to install energy efficient equipment and products and assist in energy audits of residences. Services are targeted to the residential income-qualified residential market and are intended to introduce the various programs and incentive offerings that pertain to the customer segment.


            Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

            This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

            · Perform all required duties as directed to install energy efficient equipment and products

            · Daily travel to pre-scheduled appointments at single-family residences, apartments, and condo units

            · Provide a professional appearance appropriate for a representative of our organization and the client

            · Ensure the meeting of customer specifications and company quality standards

            · Complete special projects as assigned

            · Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

            · Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations

            · Perform all required duties as directed to install energy efficient equipment and products including aerators, showerheads, and compact fluorescent lights. Install all energy efficiency equipment according to proper procedures.

            · Perform blower door and combustion safety testing as required by the program.

            · Work in a team atmosphere to collaborate and continuously improve operations year after year


            Education and Experience:

            · In order for us to fulfill our mission to provide an extraordinary experience every day, we require all team members supporting Ameren Programs to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. There are limited exceptions for those with specific religious or medical reasons.

            o If not currently vaccinated, you must be willing to get vaccinated as a condition of employment, requiring you to get the first shot upon offer acceptance and the second shot on schedule as per CDC recommendation.

            · High School diploma or equivalent required

            · One to two years of previous customer service/sales experience

            · Mechanical and technical aptitude required

            · One or more years of previous customer service/sales experience

            · Experience in installing technologies, manual labor and using tools – Preferred

            · One to three years of experience preferably in basic wiring, lighting, construction, HVAC, troubleshooting and/or other technologies installed in commercial/residential applications.

            · Background preferred in one or more of the following:

            o Building science and design

            o Weatherization or related fields

            o Building maintenance

            o Home inspection

            o HVAC, lighting, controls, or renewable energy

            · Strong customer service and communication skills

            · Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment

            · Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload


            Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

            · Ability to identify and resolve project application issues with customers and trade allies

            · Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

            · Proficient in using virtual platforms such as Google, Duo, FaceTime, and Zillow

            · Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases

            · Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients, and employees

            · Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems

            · Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios


            Physical Demands and Work Environment:

            · Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls

            · The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

            · Ability to pick up to 50 pounds

            · Noise level is typically moderate to loud

            · May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock

            · May occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. In these circumstances, the employee will be required to comply with the prevailing safety training in place according to the individual customer requirements


            Licenses & Certifications:

            · Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation


            Travel Requirements

            · Willingness to travel approximately 95% of the time

            · The physical demand and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


            Typical schedule

            · Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

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            2603 N. Rodgers Ave.

            Alton, IL 62002

             

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            Mon - Fri: 7:00AM - 4:00PM

            Holidays may affect hours

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            Mon - Fri: 6:00AM - 8:00PM

            Saturday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
            Sunday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
            Holidays may affect hours

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