Event: O'Hare-Rosemont Blue Line Train Shuttle and Bus Shuttle Service

Due to work for the O’Hare Signal Project, there will be upcoming weekend service changes between Rosemont and O’Hare.

Train Shuttle Schedule

· 10:00 PM Fri, Jan 28 to 0400 Mon, Jan 31: Train shuttle operates in both directions between O’Hare and Rosemont

Midnight – 4:00 AM each night, the train shuttle will be in-service northbound only from Rosemont to O’Hare. For southbound service from O’Hare to Rosemont, customers may take the nightly southbound bus shuttle (described below)

· 10:00 PM Fri, Feb 4 to 0400 Mon, Feb 7: Train shuttle operates in both directions between O’Hare and Rosemont

Note: from 0000 to 0400 each night, the train shuttle will be in-service northbound only from Rosemont to O’Hare. For southbound service from O’Hare to Rosemont, customers may take the nightly southbound bus shuttle (described below)

Bus Shuttle Service

The currently operating nightly bus shuttle from O’Hare to Rosemont will continue to operate every night indefinitely. The bus shuttle will operate in-service southbound only from O’Hare to Rosemont. It will operate every 15 minutes from midnight to 4AM the next day.

Customer Information

CTA Signage will be posted at rail stations.

CTA Customers are highly encouraged to visit the CTA webpage at www.TRANSITCHICAGO.COM/ALERTS and sign-up to receive text and/or email messages on CTA service changes.

Fares

Customers will pay the standard $5 fare to board trains at O’Hare at all times
Customers will pay the standard $2.25 bus fare to board the nightly bus shuttle

For Immediate Release January 27, 2022

Cheers to a New Year of Transit Savings with CTA’s Convenient and Affordable Service

Weekend work to temporarily impact the Blue Line; Extra service to sporting events

If saving money is among your resolutions, CTA is the BEST transportation option in town to get you to and from work, school, shopping or to upcoming events at the United Center!

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Blue Line Service

Between Fri. 1/28 at 10 p.m. and Mon. 1/31 at 4 a.m., a train shuttle will operate between O’Hare and Rosemont stations. More details
Note: From 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. each night, southbound customers from O’Hare to Rosemont must take a bus shuttle.
Service change due to construction work for Your New Blue (YNB) O’Hare Branch Signal Upgrade Project

Service for Upcoming Events

United Center

Extra service on the #20 Madison before each event, and extra service on the #19 United Center Express and the #50 Damen routes after each event

Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Fri. 1/28 at 7:30 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls - Sun. 1/30 at 2:30 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Mon. 1/31 at 6:30 p.m.
Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls – Tue. 2/1 at 7 p.m.
Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Wed. 2/2 at 8:30 p.m.

*NOTE: Scheduled Bulls and Blackhawks games are subject to change, based upon NBA and NHL COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

Know before you go!

The CTA strongly recommends customers allow extra travel time and plan ahead by using the Google Transit Trip Planner and purchasing fares in advance.

Masks are required on CTA: Per federal mandate, masks or face coverings are required on all CTA properties -- even if you are vaccinated. Free masks are available on every bus and at every rail station.

More information about CTA’s efforts to provide the safest and healthiest transit experience can be found at transitchicago.com/ready.

Stay in the Loop on CTA service and follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@CTA) for system travel updates and alerts. For details about all CTA service, call 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA website at transitchicago.com.

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MWRD to celebrate African American History Month

Who: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD)

What: Third Annual Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony

Where: 100 E. Erie Street, Chicago

When: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at 10 a.m.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will celebrate Black History Month throughout February to highlight our commitment to diversity, to support the Black community and to honor the achievements of African Americans in the fields of health and wellness.

The month will kick off with the third annual raising of the Pan-African Flag at the Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie Street on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. For the first time, all seven MWRD water reclamation plants will also raise the flag.

Click on the links for special video invitations:

MWRD President Kari K. Steele

https://youtu.be/Ii9eatIK9dE

MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan

https://youtu.be/bVdZhMN7T4U

Get ready for Greektown Restaurant Week 2022

After a successful launch last year, Greektown Chicago is bringing back Greektown Restaurant Week from March 1-7, 2022, featuring exclusive discounts and dishes from your favorite restaurants throughout the neighborhood! Offers will be valid for carry-out, delivery and dine-in (based on current health guidelines) so you can enjoy a special meal however you’re most comfortable. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

In the meanwhile, we hope you’ll take a night off from cooking and enjoy a meal at home with our list of Greektown restaurants offering carry-out and delivery HERE.

Interim Housing Associate Job Description

In order for LPCS programs to reach their maximum potential, Guests need a stable, safe, healthy, and positive place in which to make life changes. The Interim Housing Associates are responsible for creating and ensuring a safe, healthy, and respectful community for Guests. Guests will become more invested in their own life changes when they feel connected to something larger than themselves – a community. They will see how their actions affect the community, and how they can learn and benefit from others in the community. Creating this sense of community will result in greater social skills and more positive decision-making abilities, which in turn will lead to more lasting life changes.

The Interim Housing Associates report to the Interim Housing Coordinators.

Hours: Part-time, 17-28 hours per week with additional fill-in opportunities available for extra shifts. Must be available to work weekday or weekend shifts (morning and evening), including overnights.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programs & Services:

Create and promote a healthy community environment for residents of the Interim Housing Program.
Supervise operations of Interim Housing Program to ensure smooth operation and consistency of program implementation.
Support and guide the guests of the Interim Housing Program. Enforce all rules and policies of the LPCS fairly, consistently, and while using a trauma informed approach.
Interact with and assist in providing orientation to new volunteers. Assist in communication with all volunteers to ensure procedures are followed.
Supervise daily activities including showers, laundry, chores, computer lab, and phone use.
Provide regular neighborhood security patrols.
Identify needs of Guests and report to program staff as appropriate.
Extra shift coverage when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Operations & Administration:

Attend meetings as needed.
Maintain accurate record of daily operations in communication logs.
Document interactions with guests in Client Track.
Maintain and stock supplies. Keep all spaces in the community organized and assist with donation sorting.
Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of client files.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferable, but not required with relevant experience

· Demonstrate desire and ability to work with homeless

· Be willing to work in a diverse environment with regards to race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation and gender

· Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Be willing to work flexible hours as needed and have impeccable attendance

· Have the desire, creativity, and flexibility to work in a new and fast growing agency

· Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse

· Ability to respond to crisis situations and develop appropriate responses to unexpected situations

· Must be willing to complete a 20-hour unarmed security training course and/or have current PERC registration

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

· LEADERSHIP – Consistently accomplishes the expected objectives and takes on extra tasks or projects as required or necessary. Maintains a positive, achievement-oriented attitude and influences others to do the same. Takes initiative with and is proactive in approach to accomplishing tasks. Ability to make decisions and take actions consistent with organizational goals.

· INITIATIVE – High level of interest in role development, high degree of motivation, and willingness to improve performance and increase job knowledge.

· JUDGMENT - Uses discretion in making decisions within the scope of their job. Refers decisions beyond their scope to supervisor. Discretion in handling confidential material.

· COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Includes the ability to express ideas effectively whether face to face or in writing in both individual and group situations. Adjusting tone and terminology to the needs of the individuals with whom incumbent is communicating. Openly exchanges information in a timely manner. Knows who to keep informed. Uses confidential information with discretion.

· PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION – Ability to schedule workload, set priorities and manage time in order to complete assignments and fulfill responsibilities.

· MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES – Ability to use time, money, technology and people as efficiently and effectively as possible. Makes suggestions to improve the resources that pertain to incumbent job responsibilities.

· FOCUS – Interaction with internal and external personnel. Requires putting self in other’s place, anticipating and meeting needs quickly and accurately. It also means following up and monitoring situations to be sure everyone is satisfied.

· TEAMWORK – Ability to interact and develop relationships with co-workers, give and receive constructive input, contribute ideas and viewpoints, adapt to changing circumstances and expectations and commitment to understand and remedy interpersonal conflicts.

Health and Safety Requirements/Instructions:

Employees are advised on OSHA standards through required signage and administrative updates as compliant with federal law.

Lincoln Park Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Note: this job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee may perform other

duties as assigned.

To apply contact: [email protected]

Position Description

Title: Senior Director of Development, Marketing and Communications

Status: Full-time Exempt Mon-Fri; evenings & weekends as needed for special events and meetings

Reports to: CEO

Currently Supervises: Development and Communications Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Volunteer Manager

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) mission: Bringing communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.

Job Summary

The Director of Development, Marketing and Communications is primarily responsible for executing and overseeing all fundraising and marketing initiatives for the agency. They will manage fundraising efforts that involve funding diversification through foundations, corporations and individuals and management of small and large-scale special events; grant writing, and donor relations including prospect identification, cultivation, pipeline development, appeals, stewardship, acknowledgement, and tracking. Further, this role will support branding efforts and oversee agency communications. This position works directly with the CEO and plays a vital role in the

LPCS senior management team to advance the organization and secure the resources needed to make LPCS successful and sustainable.

Responsibilities

Fund Development

Define, develop, and prioritize short-term and long-term development goals and ensure that efforts carried out are in keeping with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Work with CEO to create the Development Strategic Plan with specific goals to diversify LPCS streams of revenue including comprehensive approaches for government, corporate, foundation, community and individual donors.
Prepare monthly reports and analyze progress toward goals; ensure maintenance of up-to-date, accurate and consistent entries in Raisers Edge and Greater Giving databases.

Grantsmanship

Oversee, and hold ultimate responsibility for grantsmanship process from prospecting to reporting.
Perform final quality review on all applications and reports
Prepare monthly Board-facing updates on grant proposal status and pipeline.

Marketing & Communications

Work with Development, Marketing and Communications Committee to develop and deliver marketing and communications strategies to bring greater awareness to LPCS that will attract key partners, future stakeholders and guests
Work with Communications coordinator to develop and lead brand initiative that highlight programs and services that align with the mission of the organization; utilize data to analyze trends in engagement
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications requirements.

Special Events

Lead planning and execution of all small & large-scale development & donor events; work with staff, volunteers, and committee members to execute successful agency and community events.
Serve as staff lead in planning and executing annual Metamorphosis gala and Taste of Fall fundraiser.
Work with Development team to solicit and obtain corporate sponsors, silent auction items, and food and libation donations.
Support Associate Board fundraisers and events by assisting with logistics, in-kind donation solicitation and acquisition and promotions.
Support Volunteer Manager in the planning of volunteer events such as the Annual Appreciation Party and Volunteer & Community Partner Awards.
Support Development team with ticket sales, event websites and event promotions.
Coordinate all post-event gift processing, acknowledgements, and metric measurements utilizing Raiser’s Edge

Individual Giving Program

Formalize an individual giving program to ensure the greatest mutual benefit for existing donors and prospective donors.
Create, manage and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors.
Work with CEO on strategic recognition efforts for major donors.
Meet with donor prospects and existing donors to cultivate long-term relationships.
Coordinate web-based fundraising activities.

Sponsorships

Review and update current sponsorship program to clearly articulate benefits to prospective sponsors and foster sponsorship commitments to underwrite events, programming and staff development opportunities.

Capital Campaign

Continue management of capital campaign database tracking, analysis, pledge records, and cash projections for campaign that has been completed.
Provide requested reports to CEO, Committee and Board of Directors.
Finalize campaign-related special events.

Team Management and Leadership

Provide ongoing supervision, inspiration and support to development team members including coaching, performance management, and training.
Collaborate with the CEO and key stakeholders to further the mission.
Lead resource development goal attainment by prioritizing team and committee work plans.
Communicate monthly budget versus goal figures CEO and committee chair.
Actively participate as a member of the Leadership team.
Facilitate Development Team meetings and attend Senior Leadership meetings.
Work on strategic initiatives with the LPCS Associate Board.
Attend and participate in board meetings, retreats, and strategic planning when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Development, Marketing and Communications with increasing responsibility and success.
Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit management experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and team management experience.
Familiarity with individual, foundation, and corporate giving in Chicago.
Proven track record of successful fundraising and stakeholder engagement in nonprofit, public, or civic setting.
Experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and persuasive presentation skills.
CRM/donor data base management experience required; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
Commitment to improving the life experience and outcomes for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills; self-reliant and results oriented.
Interest in and ability to contribute to an environment of inclusion and belonging.

Application

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) is an equal opportunity employer. LPCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational needs. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of those we serve.

Note: this job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee may perform other duties as assigned.

To apply contact: recruitment @ lpcschicago.org

1521 N. Sedgwick St., Chicago IL 60610 | lpcsonline.org'

Be a part of a team that helps transform lives!

Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) mission: Bringing communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.

Title: Receptionist/Guest Experience Associate

Salary

$15.50 per hour, plus benefits

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Lincoln Park Community Services is seeking an experienced Receptionist/Guest Experience Associate to join its growing team. The successful candidate should present a professional demeanor as the first face of the organization, be welcoming and friendly with a natural talent for customer service and have a “can-do” attitude. The right candidate will attend to Guests and visitors, answer inquiries and direct calls, manage area supplies and assist with volunteers and small projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

· Greet and welcome Guests and visitors upon arrival

· Follow and maintain established safety procedures for welcome area and control access via the reception desk

· Direct visitors to the appropriate team member as requested

· Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls; Capture all calls from voicemail and distribute to the appropriate team member

· Ensure reception area is clean, tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and materials (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)

· Collect mail and packages for distribution

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Degree preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Strong phone skills

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English; Spanish speaking skills a plus

· Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance

· Clean, professional attire and appearance

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Punctual with strong attendance history

Position Title: Case Manager - Recovery

Supervised By: Program Director

Department: Programs

Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

For LPCS clients to reach their maximum potential, each needs a stable, safe, healthy, positive place in which to make life changes. The Case Manager - Recovery is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful relationship with guests and graduates of the interim housing facility and clients of LPCS living elsewhere in the community. Guests will become more invested in their own life changes when they feel connected to something larger than themselves – a community. The Case Manager works with guests to engage in LPCS’ services and community resources that will impact their journey on the road to independence and self-sufficiency and be contributors to the community. Through this relationship, the Case Manager connects guests to other social service agencies, resulting in greater social skills and more positive decision-making abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs and Services

· Promote a healthy connection to the LPCS and larger community environment for guests.

· Oversee the development and provision of recovery services for the guests of the Interim Housing Programs.

· Provide assessment, case planning, case management, and individual counseling for Interim Housing (IH) guests, as well as, support to Community Clients and Graduates and Independent Community Living Program residents as needed, with a focus on serving those challenged by substance use. This includes meeting with individuals; assessing and prioritizing their needs; completing intake, assessment, and release of information forms; developing a treatment plan together with the individual guest; setting goals; providing referrals for appropriate services; advocacy and following up to ensure assistance is secured. Case management is a process that involves empowering individuals to act on their own behalf, rather than doing things for them. This process also includes providing positive reinforcement for positive, healthy progress and tailoring the case management approach to the individual.

· Complete Intake and Exit assessments for IH guests in the Homeless Management Information system (HMIS).

· Serve as a Task Supervisor to students and practicums interning as case management representatives. Oversee the case planning, assessment, and individual counseling for guests in the IHC and for Graduates and Community Guests as needed. Ensure that case management guidelines are followed, including intake, assessment, development of a care plan with each client, setting goals, providing referrals for appropriate services, advocacy, follow up to ensure assistance is secured, and closing case files of guests who have moved from the Interim Housing program.

· Work collaboratively with other staff to provide a continuum of services and housing options for guests and ensure healthy functioning within the LPCS and the larger community.

· Establish and maintain partnerships with other social service agencies. Work closely with referral and referring agencies to ensure continuity of services for each guest.

· Facilitate groups and classes on recovery from substance use and life skills.

· Rotate as the on-call case manager with other case managers to provide after-hours support to permanent housing Residents.

· Other duties as assigned.

Operations and Administration

· Create monthly reports of LPCS statistics, progress, and accomplishments.

· Attend weekly staff meetings.

· Attend assigned trainings.

· Maintain accurate and confidential guest files using internal systems and the city’s HMIS database and prepare for audits.

· Other duties as assigned.

Communications and Public Relations

· Represent the LPCS within advocacy groups, member organizations, and community organizations and to visiting volunteers and groups.

· Attend LPCS’ Organizational Events

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

· INITIATIVE – High level of interest in role development, high degree of motivation, and willingness to improve performance and increase job knowledge.

· JUDGMENT - Uses discretion in making decisions within the scope of their job. Refers decisions beyond their scope to supervisor. Discretion in handling confidential material.

· PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION – Ability to schedule workload, set priorities and manage time in order to complete assignments and fulfill responsibilities.

· MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES – Ability to use time, money, technology, and people as efficiently and effectively as possible. Makes suggestions to improve the resources that pertain to incumbent job responsibilities.

· TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE – Individual’s ability to demonstrate the specific skills necessary to the position using industry procedures, tools, and equipment necessary to accomplish required tasks.

· WORK HABITS – Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive behavior, adaptability, and flexibility with changes in jobs duties. Being able to anticipate change and bring about changes when they are needed with proper professionalism.

· CREATIVITY – Uses unique approaches and inventiveness. Seeks new alternatives and ideas. Takes appropriate action, and is efficient, resourceful, and creative in attaining position objectives. Ability to be self-directed.

· BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION KNOWLEDGE – Having knowledge of and understanding issues surrounding homelessness and the needs of our guests and the community; Understanding how the incumbent’s position and knowledge plays an important role in the success of LPCS and of the individuals whom we serve/support. It also includes the ability to acquire new knowledge of our homeless services and using this information to enhance the quality of service provided.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· LCSW or MSW, preferred.

· CADC certification preferred.

· Experience working with homeless individuals preferred.

· Experience leading recovery groups

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move up and down stairways, talk and hear, drive (or otherwise commute) to and from community appointments. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

· As a full-time employee, in addition to legally required benefits, the Case Manager - Recovery is eligible for fringe benefits, including but not limited to paid time off, health and dental benefits, participation in LPCS’s retirement program, life insurance.

Note: this job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee may perform other

duties as assigned.

To apply contact: [email protected]