Job Hunters: Who's Hiring in Tinley Park and Oak Forest? (May 1)

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help Tinley Park and Oak Forest readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets.

That's why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill.

EMPLOYERS: Do you want your business's employment opportunities listed here? Contact Tinley Park-Oak Forest Patch Editor Joe Vince at joev@patch.com with details about your job opening, including a description of duties, candidate requirements, how to apply, contact information and a deadline for applications (Patch articles are not removed from the site). Openings must be received by noon Tuesday each week in order to appear in that Wednesday's Job Hunters. Contact Joe with any additional questions.

New Openings

WANTED: Inside sales representative
Lewis Paper, Tinley Park Distribution Center: Main responsibilities will include: acquiring, retaining knowledge of, and educating customers on our many products; displaying outstanding sales and customer service skills; and quoting, researching, entering and confirming orders. Must be able and willing to help out in warehouse when needed, with the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have experience as a customer service or inside sales rep in the paper or printing industry; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and ability and desire to sell our products. Fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send résumé to jgonzalez@lewispaper.com. The deadline is June 1.

WANTED: Government planner
Village of Tinley Park: The village's Planning Department needs a full-time planner for research, analysis, graphics and other technical assistance on a variety of planning projects. is part of a team developing master plans and small area plans, as well as reviewing site plans for compliance with Village plans and ordinances. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree—a master’s degree is preferred—in urban design, landscape architecture, planning or a related field; up to a year of experience in a government or consulting environment; and must live in the village's planning area within a year of employment. Applicants also must be able to attend evening meetings and work extended. The starting annual salary is $46,592.65, plus benefits. Go to the village's website for a job application and return it, along with a cover letter and résumé, to Human Resources Department at the Village Hall by May 24. (Applications can be picked up at the Village Hall, as well.) A full job description also can be found on the village's website.

WANTED: Clinical manager
Fresenius Medical Care (Oak Forest): The health-care provider is seeking a supervisor for its hemodialysis team at its Oak Forest clinic to hire, train and provide direction and counseling to staff members, as well as coordinate all aspects of care at the clinic. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing school; possess a current and appropriate state license; have a minimum of a year of clinical nursing experience in clinical nursing and six months of chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience; provide on-call coverage; and pass Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. Go to the job's Career Builder page for more details and to apply.

WANTED: Branch manager
First Midwest Bank (Tinley Park): The bank on Oak Park Avenue needs a manager with the following background: a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; at least three years of retail sales banking experience and at least two years of branch management experience; and extensive knowledge of retail financial products and services. Go to the job's Career Builder page for more details and to apply.

WANTED: Regional director of client relations
SPi Healthcare (Tinley Park): The director's duties include managing business relationships with clients in the health-care industry, serving as the primary point of contact for these clients. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree; at least eight years of experience in consulting, health-care or physician's practice; and revenue cycle management knowledge. Go to the job's Career Builder page for more details and to apply.

WANTED: Live-in certified nurse assistant caregivers
BrightStar (Tinley Park and south suburbs): The home care agency has immediate openings for part- and full-time live-in caregivers who are certified nurse assistants with up-to-date certification and at least two years of experience in home care or with a health-care facility. These positions are in Tinley Park and other south suburban areas. Shifts can be 24 hours, extending from two to five days per week. Candidates must have experience with Alzheimer's disease and dementia patients; access to a vehicle, auto insurance and a current driver's license; and must pass a criminal background check and drug screening. Go to the job's Career Builder page for more details and to apply.

Check Out Past Job Hunters for More Job Openings

• April 17: Hair Cuttery and Devry University Are Hiring

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