The following positions are currently available with GWTP:
Employment
Specialist: Adult Job Placement Services Unit
Position Responsibilities:
- Liaisons with local companies to identify job opportunities for
eligible area residents
- Recruits and screens intake candidates, assessing employment and
education needs of low-income community residents
- Places community residents into employment, conducts follow-up for
180 days
- Responsible for all required case file and program documentation
- Prepares job seekers for successful job search and interviews
- Networks with community agencies to provide access to project
services for their clients
Minimum Qualifications:
(1)
Minimum of 6 months of successful workforce development experience;
or 1 year of private sector experience hiring, supervising, and
evaluating employees; or 1 year of customer service experience.
(2)
Demonstrated commitment to community service and previous experience
working with low-income populations through prior professional
and/or volunteer experience.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Required:
(1)
Proven ability to place low-income community members with employment
barriers into unsubsidized employment.
(2)
Ability to deliver employment counseling and pre-employment
training.
(3)
Knowledge of Chicago area employment trends and workforce needs.
(4)
Strong written and oral communication skills.
(5)
Proficient in computer use and working knowledge of Word, Excel,
and E-mail applications.
(6)
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus; WIA experience helpful.
Salary and
Benefits: This is a full
time, permanent, career position. The salary range is from $27,000
to $34,000 per year based on skills and experience. The agency
benefit package includes health, life, disability insurance;
retirement plan; bonus program and educational reimbursement.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should
submit a detailed cover letter demonstrating specifically how they
meet or exceed each minimum qualifications and describing
generally their relevant special knowledge, skills and abilities.
Please also include your resume for consideration with your
materials. Submit your materials via e-mail or mail to:
jobs@gwtp.org.
Please clearly
indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of
the e-mail.
Louveria Burks
Greater
West Town Community Development Project
790 N.
Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
60622
No
Calls or Faxes, Please
Math/ Science
Teacher at West Town Academy
Highly effective, community based
alternative high school serving dropout and at-risk youth is seeking
a dedicated professional to teach Math and Science. Full-time,
year-round position. $28-34K plus full benefits including health,
life, and pension.
Requirements: A strong commitment to Community Service, B.A.
and 2yrs. relevant experience required. Certification a plus.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to Keisha Davis-Johnson:
jobs@gwtp.org. Please
indicate on the subject line of the e-mail the position you are
applying for.
Please
indicate on the subject line of the email the position you are
applying for.
Keisha
Davis-Johnson
West Town
Academy
2021 W. Fulton
Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612
No
Calls or Faxes, Please
