Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Careers

Description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Housekeeper. Provide Supportive services to clients and staff. Be Liaison to Supervisory reporting on daily housekeeping operations, ensure daily housekeeping duties.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $15/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to resident as stated in the service plan.
• Attend initial training, in-service training sessions and staff conferences.
• Maintain communication with residents and other staff as appropriate.
• Respond to scheduled or unpredictable needs and emergency calls from
• Participate in in-services programs and other educational programming in order to meet certification requirements.
• Develop and maintain a relationship that fosters the resident’s dignity and self-respect and encourages resident independence.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary or assigned. 

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Have 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Prefer minimum of one year experience.
• Certified in emergency resuscitation.
• Complete a Two-Step Tuberculin skin test.
• Pass Health Care Worker Background Check.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Be willing to participate in required training to meet requirements of the SLF program.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel) along with other related software.
• Valid IL driver’s license.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.