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National Audubon Society Seasonal Bottomland Forest Point-count Technician US-MO-West Alton Job ID: 2020-4291 Type: Seasonal, Part-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Science National Audubon Society Overview Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 41 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 50 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Responsibilities Conduct avian point-count surveys during the spring/summer Identify Midwestern bird species by sight and sound Assist with facilitation of monitoring and logistics. This may include putting together survey equipment, assisting in transportation to and from survey sites (by boat and by car), etc. Data management. This may include data quality assurance, quality control, and data entry Qualifications Working to or currently have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural sciences, or related field required Experience with avian point-counts Ability to identify Midwestern birds by sights and sounds desired Attention to detail and accuracy when gathering data Strong organization and communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to work outdoors in varying climates and conditions (heat, biting insects, wet terrain) with or without a reasonable accommodation. Willingness and flexibility to work nonstandard hours (early mornings, weekends, and holidays) as the job demands. Ability to work effectively with volunteers and/or interns when performing point count surveys Ability to use GPS to locate survey points Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Boating experience desired but not required Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal vehicle PI117222947

National Audubon Society Seasonal Botomland Forest Point-count Technician US-MO-West Alton Job ID: 2020-4292 Type: Seasonal, Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Science National Audubon Society Overview Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 41 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 50 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Responsibilities Conduct avian point-count surveys during the spring/summer Identify Midwestern bird species by sight and sound Assist with facilitation of monitoring and logistics. This may include putting together survey equipment, assisting in transportation to and from survey sites (by boat and by car), etc. Data management. This may include data quality assurance, quality control, and data entry Qualifications Working to or currently have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural sciences, or related field required Experience with avian point-counts Ability to identify Midwestern birds by sights and sounds desired Attention to detail and accuracy when gathering data Strong organization and communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to work outdoors in varying climates and conditions (heat, biting insects, wet terrain) with or without a reasonable accommodation Willingness and flexibility to work nonstandard hours (early mornings, weekends, and holidays) as the job demands. Ability to work effectively with volunteers and/or interns when performing point count surveys Ability to use GPS to locate survey points Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Boating experience desired but not required Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal vehicle PI117222884

National Audubon Society Bottomland Forest Area Search Technician (Seasonal) US-MO-West Alton Job ID: 2020-4293 Type: Seasonal, Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Science National Audubon Society Overview Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 41 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 50 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Responsibilities Conduct avian area search surveys during the spring/summer Identify Midwestern bird species by sight and sound Assist with facilitation of monitoring and logistics. This may include putting together survey equipment, assisting in transportation to and from survey sites (by boat and by car), etc. Data management. This may include data quality assurance, data quality control, and data entry Qualifications Working to or currently have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural sciences, or related field required Experience with avian area search surveys Ability to identify Midwestern birds by sights and sounds desired Attention to detail and accuracy when gathering data Strong organization and communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to work outdoors in varying climates and conditions (heat, biting insects, wet terrain) with or without a reasonable accommodation. Willingness and flexibility to work nonstandard hours (early mornings, weekends, and holidays) as the job demands. Ability to work effectively with volunteers and/or interns when performing point count surveys Ability to use GPS to locate survey points Experience using ArcGIS Collector or Survey 1, 2, 3 software packages desired Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Boating experience desired but not required Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal vehicle PI117222602

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL Residential Options $11.40/hour, Full-Time, Evenings (2pm-10pm) Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes. Job Duties: Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents. Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene and toileting when a Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.) Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Residents plan (IHP/ISP/ITP), and as assigned by the Residential Site Manager (RSM). Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules. Daily document services provided, progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with MRO billing procedures as indicated in Residents plan. Communicate individual Resident concerns and needs to the RSM. Participate in IHP/ISP/ITP staffing and IDT meetings as requested by the RSM. Communicate safety concerns to RSM. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Experience with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) is helpful, but not required. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position. Able to use a computer Pre-Employment Test: Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI117135782

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL Residential Options Hours: Flexibility to work various shifts Pay: $12.40-$12.90 hr. Job Functions: 1. Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents. Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene and toileting when Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.) Schedule and run medical appointments. 2. Supervise group home staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM). Assist the RSM in providing on-the-job training and safety training for the group home staff. 3. Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Residents plan (IHP/ISP/ITP) and as assigned by the RSM. Review and complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with MRO billing procedures per Resident ITPs. 4. Communicate Resident concerns and needs, health, safety, building and staff issues to the RSM and/or the dietician. Participate in IHP/ISP/ITP staffing and IDT meetings as requested by the RSM. 5. Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules and supervise family style meal service. Prepare food/kitchen supplies shopping list and order or purchase food/kitchen supplies as needed. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 6 months experience working with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) Must be at least 21 years of age to complete MRO documents in CILA homes. Must have valid drivers license. CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position. Pre-Employment Test: Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI117135965

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL Residential Options FULL-TIME; Flex $40k Annual Salary Do you have a passion for helping others? Complete your application today! The Residential Site Manager is responsible for supervising 8-12 staff who assist Residents with disabilities in completing their activities of daily living including grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, driving Residents to appointments, shopping or social activities, monitoring and documenting the delivery of medications, and bathing or helping Residents with proper hygiene. Supervising duties include hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, disciplining, processing changes and timekeeping for staff. The Manager plans and coordinates the treatment services and care for the Residents. The Manager evaluates services and care for the Residents and ensures documentation and regulatory compliance. The Manager enforces safety and house rules, inspections, policies, procedures and coordinates home and grounds maintenance. The Manager also follows the budget, controls expenses and inventory, submits receipts, and assists Administration with financials and public relations. Job Functions: 1. Supervise group home staff: Interview, hire, train, evaluate and discipline group home staff, process timekeeping and staff masters. Update and post work schedules and maintain proper staff to Resident per shift ratio. Conduct monthly staff PBL and safety meetings and individual consultations. Respond to pages 24 hours a day on weekdays and when scheduled for weekend rotation. 2. Plan and coordinate treatment services and care for the Residents: Participate in the initial screening and interview of prospective Residents, as well as admission decisions. Design and implement the IHP/ISP/ITP and as chairman of the IDT, supervise the review and revisions of all plans. Serve as chair person for staffing and the monitoring process for Residents. Ensure that plans are developed according to guidelines for Active Treatment and that all aspects of the treatment plan are integrated, utilizing facility, community, and day program resources. Support continued family/guardian participation and visitation. Provide emergency aid and/or medical, dental, evaluations and treatment per guidelines and recommendations. 3. Evaluate services and care for the Residents and ensure documentation and regulatory compliance: Ensure that appropriate services are provided by the consulting disciplines. Ensure daily and as required documentation is completed in sufficient detail and quantity. Write and update IHP/ISP/ITP documentation. Supervise Residents finances and bank accounts as prescribed by the IDT. Record all accidents, injuries and illnesses. Assist administration in preparing for on-site visitation or surveys of the residential facility. ICF Manager participates in Human Rights Behavior Management Committee. 4. Provide a clean, safe, and pleasant homelike living environment: Supervise and schedule routine maintenance and minor repairs to interior/exterior of facility, as well as grounds and furnishings, or report major repairs or needs to Administration. Maintain and enforce all established house rules, program regulations and agency policies and procedures. Complete safety inspections, provide PPE, and comply with company safety and OSHA standards 5. Manage expenses and assist Administration: Approve all purchase orders prior to purchase and supervise inventory controls. Submit bills to Administration on a weekly basis, approving expenditures according to allocations and need. Assist administration in reviewing budgets and financial reports for the residential facility. Assist administration in public relations as it relates to the residential facility and/or Company. Job Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing Degree or Bachelors Degree in a related field as approved by DHS. Must also have 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities. CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training, including medication administration, is provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months to be certified. Passing CPR, 1st Aid, CPI and medication administration training is also required annually. Illinois Food Service and Sanitation certificate needed within the first 6 months and renewed as required. Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria, maintain valid drivers license and be 21 or older to drive Company All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI117136054

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL HR Key Responsibilities: 1. Process Data and Calculations for All Employee & Clients Payroll Files: Support the Companys mission by providing payroll services needed for business operations. Review & update payroll data in Payroll system for new hires and for system-generated changes. Enter all tax withholding and direct deposit information. Review and process all child support and other garnishment orders, calculate deductions and enter data. Maintain payroll files and distribute documentation for end-users. 2. Payroll Processing: Review payroll submitted timesheets, notify managers of errors, insure corrections are made. Calculate prorated vacation and sick time payoffs. Verify and enter payroll correction orders. Print checks and prepare for distribution, including any inserts or attachments. Distribute local checks and mail checks to remote sites and termed employees/clients. Submit electronic files using 3rd party applications/websites e.g. ACH files for direct deposit accounts. 3. Payroll Tax and Unemployment Payment Processing: Review federal and state payroll tax reports bi-weekly, quarterly and annually, balance accounts and complete tax payments. Review quarterly unemployment liability reports and process for payment. Review and balance year-end tax and deduction reports to process and mail W-2s. 4. Reporting and Recordkeeping: Review vacation and sick time system calculations, accrue personal time, audit and reconcile balances and distribute reports to managers. Download and distribute employee and client wage and hour-related reports to designated managers and to 3rd party agencies e.g. Social Security Administration. Follow up on outstanding payroll checks not cleared. Generate, review and import payroll general ledgers to Accounting Software to post to the General Ledger. 5. Customer Relations: Answer accounting and financial questions in a timely, accurate manner by researching and interpreting data. Maintain good rapport with internal customers, vendors, and external auditors. Help build an effective Company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives. Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in Accounting helpful but not required Experience working with payroll taxes at the federal, state and local levels 3+ years of payroll processing experience required Effective hands-on producer and valuable team lead Familiarity with payroll processing software Multi-state and multi-company payroll processing preferred. High degree of professionalism and respect for confidentiality Excellent communication skills required Proven track record in multi-tasking, demand management, problem solving, organization, and prioritization skills Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) proficiency required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI117021544

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL Residential Options $11.40/hour, Full-Time, Midnights Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes. Job Duties: Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents. Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene and toileting when a Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.) Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Residents plan (IHP/ISP/ITP), and as assigned by the Residential Site Manager (RSM). Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules. Daily document services provided, progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with MRO billing procedures as indicated in Residents plan. Communicate individual Resident concerns and needs to the RSM. Participate in IHP/ISP/ITP staffing and IDT meetings as requested by the RSM. Communicate safety concerns to RSM. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Experience with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) is helpful, but not required. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position. Able to use a computer Pre-Employment Test: Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI116993199

Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Alton, IL Residential Options Hours: Flexibility to work alternate shifts as needed Pay: $12.40-$12.90 hr. Job Functions: 1. Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents. Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene and toileting when Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.) Schedule and run medical appointments. 2. Supervise group home staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM). Assist the RSM in providing on-the-job training and safety training for the group home staff. 3. Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Residents plan (IHP/ISP/ITP) and as assigned by the RSM. Review and complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with MRO billing procedures per Resident ITPs. 4. Communicate Resident concerns and needs, health, safety, building and staff issues to the RSM and/or the dietician. Participate in IHP/ISP/ITP staffing and IDT meetings as requested by the RSM. 5. Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules and supervise family style meal service. Prepare food/kitchen supplies shopping list and order or purchase food/kitchen supplies as needed. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 6 months experience working with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) Must be at least 21 years of age to complete MRO documents in CILA homes. Must have valid drivers license. CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position. Pre-Employment Test: Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PI116961545