Available Positions
Department: Workforce Development
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $5,000 per month
Reports To: Director of Workforce Development
The Chicago Urban League is seeking a Contractual Employment Specialist to support the Workforce Development department in achieving job placement outcomes. The Contractor will work directly with young adults and adult participants to help them achieve their employment goals through individualized employment counseling and job placement.
This position works closely with Workforce Development staff and internal and external partners.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Place a minimum of 35 program participants each month in full or part-time permanent positions, apprenticeships, occupational skills training, or post-secondary education opportunities.
- Develop employment and internship opportunities for program participants.
- Utilize your existing relationships with local employers, educational institutions, and training providers to achieve outcomes.
- Assist participants with their job search, including the completion of job applications.
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Department: Workforce Development
Reports to: Director of Workforce Development
FLSA: Exempt
Under the direction of the Director of Workforce Development, the Employment Specialist will assist management in obtaining team goals and contractual outcomes and help clients achieve employment goals by providing individual employment counseling. This position works closely with the Workforce Development staff and internal and external partners.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Job Development and Employer Partnerships
- Individual Employment Counseling
- Job Search Workshops and Career Coaching
- Individual Employment Plan (IEP) Development
- Data Collection and Reporting
Department: Housing & Financial Empowerment Center
Reports to: Director of Housing & Financial Empowerment
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function
This position within the Chicago Urban League’s Housing Department is primarily responsible for providing professional housing counseling services and assistance in all areas of homeownership, rental and/or foreclosures.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides clients with information on all aspects of homeownership from pre-purchasing requirements to foreclosure prevention and rental, with a heavy focus on financial coaching.
- Available to clients throughout the entire counseling process to address any problems and/or answer any questions.
- Maintains client files and program records according to all contractual and grant requirements.
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
Primary Function
Responsible for assisting the facilities manager in maintaining the Chicago Urban League’s office building and employee parking lot.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountable for minor repairs, mechanical, structural, general cleaning, and maintenance of CUL office building.
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
- Check all light sources including the parking lot and replace bulbs as
- Responds to employee requests for cleaning and maintenance as
- Responds to employee requests in the areas of safety and environmental needs through both personal and work order systems.
- Responsible for shipping/receiving of mail and
- Responds to various requests and work orders for service from HR, security, and executive departments.
