HOW FRESH IS YOUR PATH DIRECTORY? If you currently own a PATH directory, check your “freshness date” at the bottom right-hand corner. Is it over a year old? Make sure you have the very latest information to make the right referrals for your clients. Resources are constantly changing. If you do not own PATH’s Directory and you are working with people in nearly any capacity, you need one! Cost is $50 per directory for McLean County only information, $55 per directory for McLean, DeWitt & Livingston Counties combined. Additional charges apply if shipping is required. Contact Jillian at 834-0580or nd order a directory printed fresh for you.

Imagine is Eastview’s Holiday Assistance Program and the 2016 Distribution Day is Saturday, December 3rd. Walk in shopping begins at 2:00 pm but guests may arrive between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on December 3rdh. We ask that you bring a photo ID and a piece of mail from your current address.

Only the registered guest will be able to shop at the appointment time.

If you are registered and have an appointment time that you’re unable to attend, please call 309-451-5008 and leave your name and appointment time as well as a contact phone number on the voicemail indicating you want Personal Shopping. We will have an IMAGINE team member shop for you using our Personal Shopping option at your appointed time. All orders are filled based on availability of items. Your items will be available for pick up on Monday, December 5th between 6:00 & 8:00 pm at the Eastview Food Pantry. When items are picked up a photo ID and piece of mail will be required.

There is no phone-in registration available.

December Midterms Press Release: Multicultural Leadership Program Midterm Community Project Presentations and Recruitment Session

Are you interested in learning more about local nonprofits? Do you want to gain essential leadership skills through hands on experience? The Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) invites you to attend their Midterm Community Project Presentations at the Parke Regency Hotel, 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington 61704 on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Class of 2017 projects are:

  • Central Illinois Pride Health Center – Open a facility with mental health and medical support for the LGBTQ community.
  • Humane Society of Central Illinois – Increase diversity in its adopters, volunteer base and donors.
  • League of Women Voters of McLean County – Grow its league and extend reach to underrepresented areas of the community moving forward.
  • West Bloomington Revitalization Project – Foster a new generation of leaders for the WBRP Board of Directors.
  • YWCA Labyrinth Outreach Services for Women – Begin a social enterprise, which will employ the women it serves who are in need of a supportive work environment.

Immediately following the presentations, there will be an informational recruitment reception for anyone who is interested in applying for the MCLP Class of 2018. Attendees can talk to MCLP alumni and learn more about the experience and how to apply. Register online at bn-mclp.org, or call MCLP Executive Director Linda Bollivar at 309-556-3651 for more information.

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VOICES FOR SERVICE TOASTMASTERS

Chestnut Health Services, 1003 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CST)

Visit our next meeting - guests are most welcome. You won't regret it! For more information contact Todd Smith r 309.827.6026.

Normal Public Library Upcoming Events:

Baby Rock - Mondays, 9/12 - 12/12 • 9:30 & 10:30 - Enjoy stories, songs, and bubbles, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies’ development for language and senses.

Ebook and Downloadables Drop-In Help - Mondays • 10:00 - 3:00 - Drop by the library for hands-on, step-by-step instructions on checking out and downloading ebooks to your device.

Tuesday Tales - Tuesdays, 9/13 - 12/13 • 10:30 - Come join us for stories and songs!

Lunchtime Yoga - Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12:00 - 12:45 - Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour.

Food for Fines; Food for Films - 11/16-12/31 • Anytime - Bring in an item to clear $1 in fines from your card or check out a movie for free. Bring in up to five items for fines and five items for films per day.

LEGO My Library - Thu, 12/1 • 3:00 - 5:30 - Join us on the first Thursday of each month to build, build, build!

Holiday Cards, Music, and Tea - Thu, 12/1 • 7:00 - 8:00 - All college-aged and twenty-somethings, come enjoy snacks and discussion of the books selected by club members!

Autism Cafe - Thu, 12/1 • 6:30 - 7:30 - A monthly activity-focused social gathering for adults living with autism. Gather for a themed social hour with other adults in a safe, quiet environment.

Tech-It-Out - Tue 12/6 & Mon 12/19 - Explore LEGO WeDo Robotics, Ozobots, MaKey MaKeys, and more at our Tech-It-Out program series.

Teen Manga / Anime Club - Tue, 12/6 • 4:00 - 5:30 - Held on the first Tuesday of every month, Manga / Anime Club is for any teens interested in Japanese comics and animation.

Upcycled Ornaments: Music Wrapped Ornament - Tue, 12/6, 6:00 - 8:00 - Decopage an old glass ball ornament with sheet music. Registration required.

Upcycled Ornaments: Paper Bead Wreath & Painted Glass Globe - Wed, 12/7, 6:00 - 8:00 - Make a paper bead wreath out of scrapbook paper and a painted glass globe. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Council - Thu, 12/8 & 12/22 • 4:00 - 5:30 - If you want a say in teen programs at the NPL, this is the place to be.

Upcycled Ornaments: Cardboard Snowflakes - Thu, 12/8, 6:00 - 8:00 - Upcycle cardboard to make a snowflake ornament. Registration required.

3Delicious: 3D Cookie Cutter Design - Fri, 12/9 - Learn about 3D printing and create and print your own cookie cutter design. Registration required.

Teen Writer's Workshop - Mon, 12/12 • 4:00 - 5:00 - Calling all teen writers and artists! Bring your best ideas to our teen writer's workshops on the second Monday of each month.

College-Age Book Club - Mon, 12/12 • 7:00 - 8:00 - All college-aged and twenty-somethings, come enjoy snacks and discussion of the books selected by club members!

Nonprofit Marketing Professional Meetup - Tue, 12/13 • 2:00 - 3:00 - Join fellow nonprofit marketers on the second Tuesday of each month to swap information, socialize, and build relationships.

Teen Game Day - Wed, 12/14 • 4:00 - 6:00 - Whether you love Rock Band and DDR or prefer Apples to Apples and Settlers of Catan, come game with us!

Baby Rock: Evening Edition - Wed, 12/14 • 6:00 - Enjoy stories, songs, and bubbles, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies’ development for language and senses.

Movie Matinee: Holiday - Thu, 12/15 • 1:30 - 3:30 - Join us on the third Thursday of each month for movies and snacks!

Poetry is Normal - Thu, 12/15 • 7:30 - 8:30 - Join us on the third Thursday of every other month to share original poetry of your own or poetry that you love.

Pages & Paws - Sat, 12/17 • 10:30 - 11:30 - Children may sign up for 10 minute reading sessions with a Certified Therapy Dog. Sign up begins at 10:15 am outside the Story Hour Room on day of the program.

Here Comes Santa Claus! - Mon, 12/19, 6:00 - 7:30 & Tue, 12/20, 10:00 - 11:30 - Come meet Santa, enjoy a story, sing Christmas songs, make a holiday craft, play games, and share some cookies and punch.

Anime Club for Adults - Tue, 12/20 • 4:30 - 6:00 - Held on the third Tuesday of every month, Manga/Anime Club is for anyone interested in Japanese comics and animation.

Library Closed: Happy Holidays! - Sat, 12/24, Sun, 12/25 & Mon, 12/26

Open Tech Times - Wed, 12/28 • 4:00 - 6:00 - Join us for a drop-in tech program. Each month we'll highlight different tech toys, gadgets, and activities for you to explore!

Ozobots Together - Wed, 12/29 • 5:00 - 6:00 - Explore these tiny robots that let you test your robotic, coding, and coloring skills! Registration required.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Become a PATH Hotline Volunteer:Adult volunteers are needed to answer phones on the 24-hour hotline. Volunteering your time on the hotline offers a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to give back to your community. A complete training program and professional back-up is provided. Our training program teaches you everything you need to know, including communication techniques and community resources. The next 8-week training class session begins February 2nd. If interested, the volunteer application is available on-line at Classroom training meets on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm. Questions? Call Kevin at PATH at 309-834-0541.

Employment Opportunities:

PATH’s Adult Protective Services Program (APS) is looking to hire a full-time caseworker; this position is eligible for benefits. Bachelors’ degree required. Reliable transportation also required to travel within a two county radius. Person must possess strong communication skills, knowledge or experience in working with vulnerable populations preferred. This position will also help the rest of the Adult Protective Services caseworkers with the APS after-hours hotline. Limited evening hours could apply.

This is a professional position responsible for assessment, case work, and follow-up of reported adult protective services cases. In addition, this position will also be responsible for the intake reports of abuse of adults with disabilities and people aged 60 and older on the after-hours reporting hotline.

If interested please send resume, cover letter and three references to .

PATH’s Crisis/2-1-1 Program has an upcoming opening for a full-time position with benefits working in the call center. The position entails supporting, monitoring, and scheduling volunteers; taking overflow calls; working with agencies we answer for; and assisting with training classes. Some monthly on-call time is required. Prior PATH experience is helpful. Send resumes and 3 references to Jen Nettleton at .

THE BABY FOLD - Employment Opportunities:

  • Child Welfare Specialist, full-time: Provide case management services to children and families served by The Baby Fold’s foster care programs. B.S. in social work or related field required. Foundations training, CWEL, and relevant experience preferred. Valid driver’s license required for transporting clients throughout Central Illinois.
  • Individual Student Aides, part-time:Now hiring a paraprofessional to work one-on-one with a student in our autism program at the elementary level. Part-time needed 8:30-2:00, Monday through Friday. Must be at least 21 years old. Previous experience preferred.
  • Intact Family Services Caseworker, full-time: Provide family-based intervention and preservation services to families with open intact cases referred by DCFS. B.S. in social work or related field and 2 yrs. child welfare experience. CWEL and prior completion of Foundations preferred.
  • Residential Treatment Specialists, full-time and part-time: Provide care, supervision, behavioral intervention, and other services for children, ages 3-13, enrolled in and residing in the residential treatment center and in need of a highly structured, positive living environment and specialized mental health treatment. Must be at least 21 years old. Experience with children strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field strongly preferred for full-time.
  • Special Education Teacher, full-time (starting January 2017): Plan, coordinate, and implement the classroom program for elementary students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities at Hammitt School. Also provide leadership for classroom staff. Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of special education, specializing in teaching children with one or more of the following required: behavior disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and language deficits and/or developmental disabilities. LBS-1 teacher licensure with the State of Illinois with approval in one or more of the above-mentioned disabilities required.
  • Teacher Therapist Assistant, full-time (starting January 2017): Assist the lead teacher and other classroom/support staff in providing a comprehensive education and behavioral program for junior high/high school students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Also assist with behavioral intervention, supervising classroom activities collecting data, organizing materials, and implementing strategies consistent with the social learning model of the school program. Bachelor's degree and substitute licensure with the Illinois State Board of Education (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.
  • Vocational Coach, part-time: Assist in instruction and implementation of the vocational and educational programs at Hammitt Jr-Sr High School. Assists students in obtaining their vocational objectives as outlined in their individualized education programs (IEPs) and assists classroom staff with behavioral intervention, data collection, organizing materials, and implementing strategies consistent with the social learning model of the program. Part-time, approximately 27.5 hrs/wk; generally 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M., Monday/Friday; 8:15 A.M. to 2:15 P.M. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, following the school calendar, and until 3:30 P.M. one day per week; no benefits available.

Apply online at or 108 E. Willow Street in Normal.

Prevention Specialist - Project Oz has a part-time opening for a Prevention Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year. Summer hours are negotiable. Duties include providing classroom instruction to elementary and middle school students in the areas of drug prevention and life skills using evidence-based curriculum. Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain an IL substitute teaching certificate are required. Must have teaching experience and outstanding presentation skills. Good driving history and the ability to pass extensive background checks are required. For consideration, please email letter and resume to .

HOMES OF HOPE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Part Time Direct Support Professionals - CNA or DSP certification preferred! - DSP’s are responsible for a scope of care provided to adults with intellectual disabilities living within our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes. DSP’s are responsible for resident activity in the homes and in the community to enrich their daily life skills, social skills, community activities toward independence. Day, evening and over night shifts available, every other weekend and holidays are required with pay incentive.

Qualifications: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent, ability to pass written test and background checks, good driving record.

Part Time Registered Nurse - The RN is responsible for a scope of care provided to adults with intellectual disabilities living within our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes. The RN is responsible for assessments, education, and mediation administration oversight and quality assurance tasks. On call evenings, weekends, and holiday rotation required with pay incentive.

Qualifications: Current Illinois RN license, 2 years clinical nurse experience, minimum of 1 year experience caring for people with intellectual, physical and/or mental health disabilities. Must be able to pass background checks and have a valid driver’s license.

Part Time Property Supervisor - responsible for the oversight and maintenance of Homes of Hope’s vehicles, grounds and homes for adults who have intellectual, physical and/or mental health disabilities. Required to complete inspections; perform or outsource carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs; and maintain inventory of agency property. On call weekends and holiday availability required.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The property supervisor must have 1 year experience with vehicle and home maintenance. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass background checks.

Full Time Human Resource Coordinator - Responsible within an agency supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to complete staff scheduling, coordinating education and orientation process, creating policy and procedures, and performing quality assurance tasks. On call evenings, weekends, and holiday rotation required with pay incentive.

Qualifications: Prefer associate’s degree in the Human Resource field or equivalent. Candidate must have good computer skills with an emphasis on Word and Excel. Experience or knowledge of scheduling preferred. QuickBooks skills are a plus. Good communication, documentation, teamwork and people skills a must. Knowledgeable of HR rules and regulations.

For full descriptions of the job requirements, please stop by or call our office and pick up an application.

Contact our office at 309-862-0607 Office Location: 705 E Lincoln St., Suite 313 in Normal

Career Opportunities with Marcfirst

  • Direct Support Professional (DSP): We are seeking motivated and caring individuals to work with developmentally disabled adults in residential settings in the Bloomington-Normal area. DSP’s assist in providing opportunities and assistance in areas of daily living, recreation, work and community inclusion. Full time, part time, overnight and substitute positions available.Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Development Therapist (Full Time): Seeking individual to provide developmental therapy, screening, special instruction, linkage, advocacy, and support services to families/children who are developmentally delayed, at-risk for such, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability, ages birth to 36 months of age. Responsible for designing learning environments and activities that promote children’s development including cognitive processes and social interactions and provide families with information, linkage, referral, and coordination of services within SPICE and the community. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field as required by DHS; and pursing Developmental Credentialing or Temporary Status.
  • On-Site Supervisor (OSS): Marcfirst is seeking dynamic individuals for the position of On-Site Residential Supervisor at various locations throughout Bloomington and Normal. Duties include supervising and supporting a staff team who provides individualized support to people with developmental disabilities. This position is full time and benefit eligible. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and experience in working with people with developmental disabilities.

All positions above require a Valid Illinois Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing, current Proof of Automobile Insurance and a successful background check.