The Village of Arlington Heights is accepting applications for the position of full-time Disability & Senior Social Worker in the Health & Human Services Department.
Under general supervision, the Disability & Senior Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of clinical and technical services to individuals with disabilities, seniors, and the general population. Acts as the Village’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and as a technical expert on accessibility laws including the ADA, Illinois Accessibility Code, Fair Housing Amendments, Section 504, and other pertinent laws and ordinances.
Provides direct service to residents including clinical assessment, case management, financial assistance, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services. Acts as a community resource on disability issues and concerns. Ability to provide resources and assist residents in accessing local, State, and Federal benefits, programs, and services. Investigates accessibility complaints and works to resolve such complaints.
Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and three years of direct clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Gerontology concentration and Disability Social Work experience are required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred. Certified in the Americans with Disabilities Act and Home Modification within six months of hire. Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License.
The minimum starting salary is $80,677 and includes a diverse and competitive benefits package.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and complete an online application located at www.vah.com. Applications will also be accepted via mail: Human Resources, Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; or email to jobs@vah.com. This position is open until filled. Internet access is available at all local libraries. For more information concerning the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website at www.vah.com.
The Village of Arlington Heights is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.
The Village continues to improve how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
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Program Coordinator – Senior Center
Health & Human Services Department
The Village of Arlington Heights a northwest suburb of Chicago, population 75,101, is accepting applications for Program Coordinator at the Senior Center, a division of the Health & Human Services Department.
This position is responsible for all aspects of researching, planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating programs and events for the Senior Center. This position involves interacting with other Village staff, internal agencies and external organizations to provide high quality services to older adults of the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating materials to promote programs and events that emulate a positive image of aging. Marketing material may include bi-monthly newsletters, flyers, monthly reports, press releases and social media postings. Knowledge of programs and services relating to senior services and skill in writing reports preferred. Good knowledge of social media and Microsoft Office programs. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Starting salary for this position is $78,902 and includes a diverse and competitive benefits package. May need to work evenings and/or weekends on occasion.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an online application available on the Village’s website at www.vah.com. Applications will also be accepted via mail: Human Resources, Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; or e-mail to: jobs@vah.com. The fax number is 847-368-5990. Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Department. The deadline to apply for this position is May 10 at 5:00pm. Internet access is available at all local libraries. For more information concerning the Village of Arlington Heights please visit our website at www.vah.com.
The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background check and
pre-employment drug screen.