M arch ` s I ssue - Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

M arch ` s I ssue - Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

March’s Issue
Part 2
Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays
(Centro de Recursos para el Autismo y los Retrasos en el Desarrollo)
10 S. Kedzie, Rm 202 Chicago, IL 60612
“Comprendiendo el Autismo:
Resumen para Padres y Profesionistas”
“Understanding Autism: An Overview for Parents & Professionals”
Es un taller creado para apoyar a padres y proveedores a entender las
características de los Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo (TEA), con un
énfasis en la detección temprana.
ESTE TALLER ES GRATIS!
Presentado por: José Ovalle-TAP y Dra. Lucy D. Perez-Harck, Psy.D.-UIC
Cuándo: Miércoles, 26 de Marzo, 2014
Hora: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Lugar: *Garfield Community Service Center
10 S. Kedzie, Room 205, Chicago IL, 60612
(Esquina de la Madison y Kedzie—*Edificio de la Ciudad de Chicago)
Previa registración necesaria. Por razones de seguridad, no se permiten niños
Registración por internet: rcadd.eventbrite.com
Llame al: 312-746-5414 y pregunte por Grace o Vanessa
Chicago Department of
Family and Support Services
SOUTHLAND REGIONAL MAYORAL BLACK CAUCUS
AND T HE
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
SPRING 2014
EMPLOYMENT
WORKSHOP
Your Partners For Success
NEED HELP WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH?
THIS FREE WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU.
“ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE COM M UNITY AND
PLANTING THE SEEDS F OR A SECURE FUTURE. ”
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Markham City Hall, Community Room (Rear Entrance)
16313 Kedzie Parkway • Markham, IL 60428 – (708) 331-4905
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hazel Crest Village Hall, Senior Center
3000 West 170th Place • Hazel Crest, IL 60429 – (708) 335-9600
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Robbins Community Center
13800 S. Trumbull Avenue • Robbins, IL 60472 – (708) 385-8940, x262
VETERANS / UNEMPLOYED / UNDEREMPLOYED OR
JUST LOOKING FOR A JOB OR CAREER CHANGE
All Are Welcome!
Please call for more information:

(708) 339-3018
• Ad vic e a nd Pla nn in g
• En h a nc e Yo u r In t erview Skills
• H o w To Writ e An Effec t ive R esu me
• H o w t o B oo s t You r Jo b Sea rch a nd
M a ximiz e Yo u r Job Fa ir Exp erien c e
• H o w To Tu rn N et wo rkin g Int o
Op p o rtu n it ies
• Ed u c at io n Pla nn in g / Fo reca s t in g
SPONSORED BY: Village of Burnham, Village President Robert Polk • Village of Calumet Park; Mayor Robert Denson, Village of Dixmoor, Village President
Dorothy Armstrong; Village of Dolton, Mayor Riley Rogers; Village of Ford Heights, Mayor Charles Griffin; City of Harvey, Mayor Eric Kellogg; Village of Hazel
Crest, Village President Vernard Alsberry,Jr.; Village of Lynwood, Village President Eugene Williams; City of Markham, Mayor David Webb, Jr.; Village of
Matteson, Village President Andre Ashmore; Village of Olympia Fields, Village President Debbie Meyers Martin; Village of Phoenix, Mayor Terry Wells; Village of
Riverdale, Mayor Lawrence Jackson; Village of Robbins, Mayor Tyrone Ward; Village of University Park, Village President Vivian Covington
www.pepartnership.org
WHAT:
Special education and disability
resource fair for parents, family
members and caregivers of
Chicago Public Schools students
receiving special education
supports and services
WHEN:
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Registration: 8:00am–9:00am
Event: 9:00am–4:00pm
WHERE:
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
DOES YOUR CHILD
HAVE AN IEP?
ATTEND THE PARENT
EMPOWERMENT
EXPO!
A full-day covering information about
transitioning to adult services, transitioning
from early intervention, special education
rights, and strengthening parent involvement.
This event will include a disabilities resource
fair with local service providers and
community groups. Workshops presented in
English and Spanish.
Space is limited and registration required. Register at:
odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com
The event is FREE and a continental breakfast and lunch will
be provided. Food is for registered parents only. Parking is
$20 for non-museum members. This event is geared toward
families with CPS students, ages 3-21 who are receiving special
education supports and services.
NOTE: We recommend, where possible, to make this
an adult-only event. This convention style event and
workshops are not ideal for children.
www.pepartnership.org
QUÉ:
Feria de recursos de educación
especial y discapacidades para
padres, familiares y cuidadores de
estudiantes de las Escuelas
Públicas de Chicago que reciben
apoyos y servicios de educación
especial
CUÁNDO:
Sábado 29 de marzo de 2014
Registro: 8:00am–9:00am
Evento: 9:00am–4:00pm
DÓNDE:
Museo de Ciencia e Industria
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
¿SU NIÑO TIENE
UN IEP?
¡ASISTA A UNA
EXPOSICIÓN PARA
EMPODERAR A LOS
PADRES!
Un día completo de información sobre la
transición a servicios de adultos, transición de
la intervención temprana, derechos de
educación especial y fortalecimiento de la
participación de los padres. Este evento
incluirá una feria de recursos para
discapacitados con proveedores locales y
grupos comunitarios. Los talleres serán en
inglés y español.
El espacio es limitado, se requiere registro previo:
odlssparentexpo.eventbrite.com
El evento es GRAUITO y habrá desayuno continental y
almuerzo. L a a l i me nt a c i ó n s e r á s ol a me n t e pa r a l o s p a d r e s
r e g i s tr a d o s . El estacionamiento cuesta $20 a quienes no
son miembros del museo. Este evento apunta a las familias con
niños en CPS de 3 a 21 años, que están recibiendo apoyos y servicios de
educación especial.
NOTA: Recomendamos, en lo posible, que sea un evento
solamente para adultos. El estilo convención y los talleres no
son ideales para niños.
Get Covered
Under the
Affordable Care
Act
The deadline to sign up is March 31st.
MacNeal Hospital will be hosting a
special ACA enrollment event. Learn
about your best options and enroll in
an affordable or possibly free health
insurance plan.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
9:00am to 1:00pm
MacNeal Hospital - 3249 S. Oak Park Avenue – Berwyn, IL 60402
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO ENROLL:
Social security numbers for all family members or
immigration status documents
Driver’s license or State ID
Rental lease or utility bill
Pay stubs, unemployment, disability, social security or
pension/ retirement income.
Policy numbers for any current health insurance
(including job-related coverage)
No appointment needed!
For additional information
call 1-888-622-6325
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4th Annual ARCC Town Hall Forum
Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 9-10:30 am
Ping Tom Park Field House, 1700 S Wentworth ARCC wants your perspective on
how we can create a stronger environment for community research in
Chicago & at Northwestern.
We invite all Chicagoland
community, faith-based, and public
organizations AND Northwestern
University faculty, staff, fellows, &
students.
Come give your input on
ARCC’s future directions and
activities! Seed grants, capacity building, partnership facilitation, institutional support
Learn more about ARCC
Open to community
& academic partners
RSVP: [email protected] Details: www.ARCConline.net ARCC mission: growing equitable and collaborative partnerships between Chicago area communities and
Northwestern University for research that leads to measureable improvement in community health.
Steering Committee: Apostolic Faith Church, Cambodian Association of Illinois, Chicago Youth Programs,
Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly, Demoiselle 2 Femme, Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness, Korean American Community Services, Healthcare Consortium
of Illinois, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Westside Health Authority. Public Agencies: Chicago
Department of Public Health, Chicago Public Schools. Northwestern University Faculty : Rebecca Ford-Paz,
PhD, George Greene, PhD, Ruchi Gupta, MD MPH, William Healey, PhD, Anagha Loharikar, MD, Darby
Morhardt MSW LCSW, Melissa Simon MD MPH, Karen Sheehan MD MPH, David Victorson, PhD.
JOB FAIR
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014
10:00– 3:00 PM
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Bring your resumes and dress for success!
Independent Living Skills
Day Program for Adults with
Developmental Disabilities
VOLUNTEER WORK
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
When: Tuesdays – Friday
11am-3pm
Where: Vittum Park, 5010 West 50th Street
What: Programming promotes independent living and
community integration while completing volunteer hours
How Much: Free
PROMOTES BASIC WORK SKILLS/ INDEPENDENCE SKILLS ; SOCIAL SKILLS
WHILE SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER .
PROGRAMMING WILL BE ADAPTED TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF EACH
PARTICIPANT .
Further information contact Xochitl Rodriguez
[email protected]
or 773-284-6022
City of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners
Chicago Park District, Michael P. Kelly, General Superintendent & CEO
For more information about your Chicago Park District, visit
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.PLAY, 312.747.2001 (TTY)
CHICAGO’S
COMMUNITY
KITCHENS
GET MOVING | GET TRAINED | GET A JOB
Training classes begin monthly
 Training sessions meet Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 The 14-week training program is offered at NO COST for
accepted applicants
 Training is held at the Greater Chicago Food Depository:
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL, 60632
JOB
TRAINING
CALL TODAY
773-843-5414
Students receive:
 Hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art
industrial kitchen
 Professional résumé and letter
of recommendation
 Employment and life skills classes
 Two-week unpaid internship
in a commercial kitchen
 ServSafe® sanitation course
 Job placement assistance
 Transportation assistance
Applicants must:
 Want a job
 Have a high-school diploma or G.E.D.
 Have a positive, can-do attitude
 Be drug free and be able to pass a drug
screening test
 Be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday for the
14 weeks of the program
 Be a resident of Cook County
 Be either unemployed or underemployed
 Be able to withstand a physical work
enviroment
 Be at least 18 years of age
 Have a valid Government I.D.
 Be eligible to work in the United States
 Need job readiness training
Screening and orientation held every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m.
For details call 773-843-5414
(Date and time subject to change)
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place
Pulaski & 42nd Place
Chicago, IL 60632
Chicago’s Community Kitchens
chicagosfoodbank.org/cck 773-843-5414
Early Childhood Programming
for special recreation
-PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
AGES 0-8
VITTUM PARK – 5010 WEST 50TH STREET
SPRING SESSION, APRIL 1ST- JUNE 7TH
ALL FEES ARE A ONE -TIME FEE FOR THE SESSION, 10 WEEKS.
Moms, Pops, and Tots- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11AM-12:30PM
 Inclusive programming for children (1-3 YO) with or without
special needs and their parent/caregiver, includes open play,
arts/crafts, music, and group play. $15
Fun and Games- Tues, Weds, Thurs, and Fri, 3-6PM
 Afterschool programming that includes games, art, social skills
training, physical activity and so much more. Ages 4-8, $15
Junior Athletes- Saturday, 12-3pm
 This program is a precursor to Special Olympics. It teaches the
basics and lays the foundation for sport involvement. Ages 4-8
 Spring Session sport: Tball league
$10
Contact Xochitl Rodriguez at
[email protected] or 773-284-6022
City of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners
Chicago Park District, Michael P. Kelly, General Superintendent & CEO
For more information about your Chicago Park District, visit
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.PLAY, 312.747.2001 (TTY)
Are You Looking for a Job?
Your Illinois Department of Employment Security Invites You to an Onsite Recruitment
What: Onsite Recruitment with Maryville Academy
When: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Monday April 14th 2014
Where: IDES Lawrence Office
2444 W Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60625
This event is sponsored by the IDES and Maryville Academy
Dress appropriately
Be prepared for an interview
Bring your resume
Maryville Academy is recruiting for Youth Care Worker in three of their campuses: Madden
Shelter 1658 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, the Des Plaines Campus 1150 N. River Road Des Plaines,
Il., and the Bartlett Campus, 951 W Bartlett Road Bartlett IL.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Related Human Services Field, Psychology, Vocational
Counseling, Counseling and guidance, Family Therapy or HS Diploma/GED and 5 years supervised
clinical experience in mental health or human services. Must have a valid driver’s license
Business leaders want to know why they should hire you.
How will you make their company more successful?
Make Sure Your Resume is on Illinoisjoblink.com
Illinois businesses are hiring. And they are looking for workers on Illinoisjoblink.com The state’s
hiring board features more than 100,000 help-wanted ads. Job seekers can build multiple resumes to
emphasize different skills and experiences. Business owners can use keyword matching technology to
search resumes and find the best candidate. Illinoisjoblink.com is free for workers and employers. It
compares favorably to private efforts that cost hundreds of dollars. No-cost HR recruitment services
are available at the website and at (877) 342-7533.
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