Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.
General Summary:
The Manager of Foundations and Corporate Relations is responsible for leading fundraising efforts from corporations and foundations to support an organization's mission and goals. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with corporate and foundation donors, developing fundraising strategies, and managing grant proposals and reporting. Key responsibilities include identifying prospects, developing individual strategies, developing individual strategies, and maintaining information in the department CRM. The position reports directly to the AVP of Development and Communications but collaborates with all members of the Fund Development Team as needed.
Performance Results Description
The Position is performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are, executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy and Development
Implement an overall foundation and corporate funding strategy that supports the agency's short- and long-term fundraising goals in conjunction with the Vice President of Development and Communications and other department staff.
Conduct prospect research to identify potential corporate and foundation donors. Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and foundation contacts.
Build and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and foundation contacts.
Schedule and conduct visits (virtual or in-person) with donors to solicit major gifts.
Answer general development phone and email inquiries.
Lead or oversee the development of compelling proposals and grant applications.
Ensure proposals align with organizational priorities and donor interests.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Complete accurate contact reports for team for Salesforce NPSP when interactions occur.
Coordinate the submission of proposals and reports to donors.
Provide monthly analysis to AVP Development and Communications.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
An initial track record of funding capture from foundations and corporations.
Knowledge of Fund Development and Donor Relations is required.
Salesforce or other CRM experience is needed.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Social Work, or related field. At least 3 years of experience working with foundations and corporations including prospecting, stewardship, tracking, and event planning.
$73k-91k yearly est. 27d ago
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Security Secretary
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.
General Summary:
The Secretary is responsible for providing support to Chief of Security and assisting with the verification and quality control of selected reports. This position is housed in our Adult Transition Centers and funded by the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Performance Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Administer clerical support promptly and efficiently.
Handle calls, taking messages and fielding answers to routine and non-routine questions.
Handle confidential and non- routine information and explains policies when necessary.
Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff of the IDOC and Safer's Leadership Team.
Generates and disseminates error free reports are, on a monthly basis, to appropriate staff.
Work independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
Act as project manager for special projects, at the request of the Associate Vice President.
Provides timely assistance to Center staff when encountering Offender 360 problems such as the need to reset 'sign on codes.'
Ensures correspondence and documents are of the highest quality and appearance.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Type and design general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, reports, and proofreads for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes.
Prepares, organizes, and maintains ATC resident activity files, so files can be easily retrieved at all times.
Collects and enters weekly Program Activity Reports into the appropriate database accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure that the Center's Local Procedures and DOC's Administrative Directives are kept current and are maintained in accordance with Safer's and DOC's standards to ensure compliance.
Updates the resident's Activity Schedules in a timely manner and always keeps accessible.
Coordinates all activities relating to the Volunteers program such as maintaining sign-in logs and files, processing check requests, etc. are handled promptly and efficiently.
Create and develop visual presentations utilizing desktop publishing.
Schedule and organize meetings, travel, conferences and activities for the Program Manager and designees.
Establish, develop, maintain, and update filing system.
Open mail, drafting written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary.
Respond to regularly occurring requests for information.
Prepare Purchase Orders for the purchasing of supplies and uniforms for the Program and Security Departments.
Forward to the Program Manager and Chief of Security for approval according to established standards.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of secretarial, office administrative procedures
Knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Secretarial Science, Business, or related discipline
5 years related experience
Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) preferred
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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A performance-driven recruitment agency in Chicago is seeking a candidate for a role focused on affiliate partnerships and performance marketing. You will negotiate and improve affiliate payouts, lead strategic partner relationships, and utilize performance data for decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a data-driven, performance-oriented environment. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.
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$55k-80k yearly est. 3d ago
Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
Confidential Search Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing Travel: ~50% (higher in first year) Compensation: Base salary starting in the low $200Ks with performance-based incentives The Opportunity
A privately held industrial business with a proven product line and established OEM relationships is poised for its next stage of growth. Current revenues are in the single-digit millions, with a clear trajectory to reach double digits in the near future.
We are searching confidentially for a sales and marketing leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. This is not a “sit above the business” role - it requires someone who thrives in a smaller company environment, with the discipline to build systems and the drive to personally deliver results. The EVP will be directly engaged with customers, own major negotiations, strengthen sales processes, and mentor a capable VP of Sales, while serving as the commercial voice at the executive table.
Why Now
The company has secured its operational foundation, established a strong base of OEM relationships, and is ready to scale. This EVP role is being created at a pivotal moment - where leadership can make a measurable impact on revenue growth, customer expansion, and the overall trajectory of the business.
What You'll Do
Grow Revenue: Lead the company through its next scale-up phase, establishing and executing a commercial strategy that supports sustained double-digit growth.
Be With Customers: Spend roughly 75% of your time directly with OEMs, distributors, and partners - building trust, developing opportunities, negotiating contracts, and representing the company at trade shows and industry events.
Negotiate & Close: Take ownership of high-value negotiations on contracts, pricing, and warranties, ensuring profitability and discipline.
Own the Sales Process: Audit and improve existing systems for forecasting, proposal tracking, customer feedback, and follow-up, creating a culture of accountability.
Lead & Mentor: Manage and develop the VP of Sales, instilling rigor and commercial acumen while coordinating with marketing and product teams.
Expand Markets: Pursue new applications and international opportunities, balancing direct engagement with representative networks.
Oversee Marketing: Ensure consistent and professional presence across social media, PR, digital platforms, and the company's upgraded website, aligning brand and growth goals.
Executive Voice: Provide clear commercial insight to the CEO and leadership team, contributing to board-level strategy and planning.
What Success Looks Like
Accurate forecasts that inform company planning and investor confidence.
Disciplined sales pipeline management with consistent follow-up and conversion.
Stronger pricing discipline and profitable contracts.
Expansion into new customer segments and geographies.
Measurable revenue growth year over year.
A VP of Sales who is more structured, accountable, and effective under your mentorship.
The Sales Environment
Sales Cycles: 6-12 months with distributors/integrators; 18-24 months with OEMs.
Deal Scope: Production programs typically involve hundreds to low-thousands of units annually. Success depends on trust-building, prototype-to-production transitions, and disciplined follow-up - not high-volume consumer or automotive cycles.
Customer Relationships: Established base of North American OEMs and select European customers, with opportunities for international expansion.
Marketing Systems: Website management and social media presence in place but requiring structure and consistency.
What We're Looking For
15+ years of progressive experience in senior B2B sales and marketing roles.
Background in complex sales to OEMs or industrial manufacturers.
Proven record of negotiating major customer contracts and driving profitable growth.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience developing accountable teams.
Ability to expand internationally through reps and direct engagement.
Entrepreneurial, ownership-oriented mindset - thrives in a nimble, smaller-company environment where follow-through matters.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field required; MBA preferred.
Why This Role
Scope & Growth: Join a company with proven products and customers, ready for its next level of scale.
Impact: A highly visible role where both strategy and execution are in your hands.
Balance: Roughly half your time with customers, the rest across leadership, marketing, and executive reporting.
Culture: Best suited to leaders who enjoy building systems, mentoring teams, and rolling up their sleeves - not those seeking a fully built-out corporate machine.
Compensation: Competitive base ($200K+) plus incentive upside tied to results.
Flexibility: Midwest base preferred; remote possible with frequent travel.
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$200k yearly 5d ago
General Counsel - Private Equity & Family Office
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
A growing investment platform is seeking a General Counsel to lead and modernize its legal and compliance functions. This role, based in Chicago with hybrid flexibility, requires extensive legal experience, particularly in private equity and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a hands-on approach to building legal infrastructure, ensuring cross-border compliance. The team values speed and collaboration in a dynamic work environment.
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$69k-114k yearly est. 4d ago
HR Operations & Compliance Director
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
A leading HR consultancy based in Chicago is looking for a Director of People to oversee HR operations and compliance across a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR operations and will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all people-related processes. This is an in-office/hybrid role requiring a strategic and hands-on HR leader with a background in regulated environments.
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$67k-84k yearly est. 4d ago
Business Development - Affiliate Partnerships (Hybrid, Chicago)
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
About the Business
This role sits within a backed, fast-scaling digital business operating at the intersection of comparison, consumer decision-making, and performance marketing. The company runs high-traffic comparison experiences across finance, insurance, and consumer services, where affiliate economics, rankings, and deal structure directly determine market position.
The business is supported by an experienced investment group with a track record of building and scaling performance-driven platforms. The focus is on winning competitive markets through smarter monetization and faster execution, not brand spend or long sales cycles.
The Opportunity
You'll own a portfolio of high-impact affiliate partnerships and be responsible for improving payout economics, securing stronger partner terms, and reacting quickly to market and ranking changes.
This is a role for someone who enjoys operating close to revenue, using performance data to justify better deals and having the authority to negotiate and execute independently.
What You'll Own
Lead negotiations with affiliate and strategic partners to improve payouts, exclusivity, and placement
Monitor rankings, performance trends, and competitor activity to identify deal opportunities
Structure and renegotiate agreements to unlock incremental revenue
Build commercially focused partner relationships beyond standard affiliate management
Use data and performance insights to guide deal strategy and decision-making
Who This Role Is Built For
Background in affiliate partnerships, performance marketing, or monetization
Experience owning partner relationships in comparison, commerce, or lead-generation environments
Comfort negotiating rates, terms, and value directly with partners
Data-driven, decisive, and commercially minded
Looking for meaningful ownership and accountability tied to outcomes
Why This Makes Sense Career-Wise
More authority over payout strategy and partner negotiations
Clear line between your decisions and revenue impact
Strong performance-based upside
Exposure to multiple competitive verticals
Hybrid structure that supports collaboration while maintaining autonomy
Compensation & Growth
Competitive base salary
Meaningful performance incentives tied directly to outcomes
Opportunity to expand scope as the business continues to scale
What This Is (and Isn't)
Is: Performance-driven, affiliate-first, negotiation-heavy
Isn't: Brand marketing, passive account management, or SDR-style sales
Ready to Apply?
If this role aligns with your experience in affiliate partnerships, performance marketing, or monetization, we'd love to connect.
If a recruiter from Next Step reached out to you directly about this opportunity, please note that in your application so we can flag and prioritize your candidacy appropriately.
What to Expect From the Process
We aim to keep the process focused, transparent, and respectful of your time:
Intro conversation with Lauren (Recruiter) - alignment on background, role scope, and what you're looking for
CCAT assessment - a brief cognitive assessment used consistently across roles
Two interviews with the team - focused on experience, deal approach, and how you think about partnerships
Offer - for candidates who are a strong mutual fit
Our Commitment to You
At Next Step Recruitment, we believe strong hiring is a two-way decision. If your background aligns, we move quickly, communicate clearly, and aim to make the process worth your time. We're excited to meet candidates who want real ownership, real impact, and a thoughtful conversation about what's next.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to speak with you soon!
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$45k-61k yearly est. 3d ago
Director of People
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 4+ days in office)
We are looking for a Director of People who is first and foremost an HR operator - someone who cares deeply about accuracy, compliance, systems, and making sure the organization runs cleanly and consistently as it scales. This is not a culture, recruiting, or program-building role. It is the operational backbone for a fast-moving, multi-state business where clean data, compliant processes, and precise execution matter every single day.
This person will be the steady, detail-driven leader who keeps all people-related functions running correctly - payroll, benefits, HR systems, documentation, policies, audits, and regulatory compliance. You are someone who notices the small things, fixes them before they become big things, and sets up structures that prevent problems from recurring. You bring discipline to the function and hold the organization to a high operational standard.
The Director of People will work closely with the executive team and directly support managers across the business. You will be trusted to tell the truth, flag risks early, and maintain a consistent, compliant foundation even as the business grows quickly and the pace stays high.
This role plays a highly impactful part in the company's trajectory - not by building culture initiatives, but by ensuring the company's people operations are reliable, compliant, and scalable.
How This Role Fits Into the Team
You will be the central owner of all HR operations, supported by finance, outside vendors, and administrative partners. The executive team relies on this role to:
• Keep the company out of risk
• Ensure payroll and benefits run correctly
• Maintain spotless systems and data
• Provide clear guidance to managers
• Build and enforce consistent policies
• Support growth by keeping the foundation solid
You will partner most closely with:
• Finance - compensation cycles, headcount reporting, payroll alignment
• Operations leadership - performance documentation, ER support, compliance awareness
• CEO/COO - policy decisions, risk management, workforce planning
This is a fit for someone who finds satisfaction in being the steady expert, the person who ensures nothing slips through the cracks, and who prefers structure, clarity, and predictability over ambiguity or culture programming.
What This Role Is Not
To ensure clarity: this is intentionally not a “people and culture” role.
It is not:
• A recruiting-heavy role (minimal involvement; outsourced or handled by hiring managers)
• A culture transformation or engagement strategy role
• An L&D or talent development role
• A diversity, equity, and inclusion function
• A “build big programs from scratch” role
If you prefer strategic culture work, high-visibility engagement programs, or talent acquisition ownership - this is not the right fit.
If you prefer process, data, compliance, accuracy, and structure, this
is
the right fit.
What Success Looks Like
• HR systems run cleanly with accurate and reliable data
• Payroll and benefits cycles are executed correctly and on time
• Policies are clear, updated, and consistently applied
• Managers receive precise guidance and follow it
• Federal, state, and local compliance is always in place
• Documentation is structured, timely, and audit-ready
• Leadership receives accurate dashboards and headcount reporting
• M&A activity is supported with clean due diligence and organized records
• The company can scale because the HR foundation is strong and stable
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
• Own HRIS administration (Workday, ADP, Rippling, Paylocity, or similar), including workflows, reporting, and data integrity
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration; manage vendor relationships, audits, and renewals
• Lead policy development, employee documentation, and performance-related processes
• Partner with finance on compensation cycles, bonuses, and headcount forecasts
• Provide compliance-focused guidance to managers on employee relations matters
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee files and system records
• Deliver clean HR analytics and dashboards to executive leadership
• Support M&A or organizational transitions through due diligence readiness and structured integration processes
• Maintain process consistency across multiple locations and legal jurisdictions
Preferred Background
• 10-15 years of HR operations, compliance, or people systems experience
• Proven success in multi-state or multi-entity environments
• Hands-on experience with HRIS implementation and optimization
• Strong understanding of payroll cycles, benefits, compensation, and audits
• Comfortable running a lean HR function with limited administrative support
• Experience in regulated or high-volume industries (fintech, lending, ticketing, ecommerce, logistics, etc.)
• High degree of business literacy and comfort working directly with executives
• Values precision, consistency, and structured processes
Compensation
$120,000-$150,000 base, with flexibility for exceptional experience.
$120k-150k yearly 60d+ ago
Hospice - Care Coordinator (Marketing / Business Development)
Transitions Group 3.5
Oak Park, IL job
Full-time Description
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Care Coordinator at Transitions Care you will develop new customer accounts and gain referrals/admissions within your territory. You will establish and maintain professional relationships with all referral sources, including physicians, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospital personnel. You will also interact with Transitions patient care management and staff while representing Transitions Care and its services in a competent professional and responsive manner. Care Coordinators will travel locally and are responsible for the following:
Major Responsibilities
Generate appropriate referrals to Transitions Hospice from current and new customers within territory.
Meet or exceed growth and development targets.
Constantly learn about hospice and Transitions Care and become an expert about both to help educate referral sources about hospice and Transitions Care.
Maintain standards of high-quality customer service, and show respect to all constituents, both internal and external.
Implement marketing and promotional initiatives as directed by corporate Sales and Marketing.
Monitor and report cost-effectiveness of marketing efforts.
Provide educational in-services to accounts on a regular basis. Become a resource for customers and the community as a whole regarding hospice care.
Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, briefings, in-services, committees, and other related activities as needed.
Convey to the team information regarding referral sources and how they want to be communicated with.
Participate in evening/weekend call for admissions as required, in a competent and responsive manner.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Auto Allowance
Gas Card
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and related healthcare experience/knowledge preferred.
3+ years, relevant work experience in sales.
Preferred
Demonstrated history of positive sales results, preferably involving sophisticated and meaningful customer relationships that led to outstanding results.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
Ability to market effectively with customers, referral sources, and the community.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
Salary Description $65,000 - $75,000 a year
$65k-75k yearly 26d ago
Correctional Case Manager
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.
General Summary:
The Intense Correctional Case Manager is responsible for providing effective comprehensive services and individual interventions to each of the residents on the assigned caseload. This position is also a part of a team that provides group services and interventions. This position is situated in Safer Foundation Housing Apartments.
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the IDOC/Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Maintain professional and legal relationships with residents, co- workers, and external partners by the standards of IDOC and Safer Foundation policies.
Utilizing enhanced case management methodology. Provide active case management, including coordination among all staff servicing each of the case manager's assigned residents/ clients. This coordination involves, but is not limited to, security, sector managers, basic skills and staff delivering group programs.
Work one-on-one with residents to address issues that arise that threaten employability and overall well-being, including barriers to transition into the community and refer to appropriate services as needed.
In collaboration with the overall team, provide excellent customer service that is client-centered and in adherence to all agency policy and procedures.
Participate in training that is relevant to exhibiting good case management skills and share information about the value of the training.
Administer intermittent client satisfaction surveys.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Assist with identifying referral partner organizations and developing referral/employer partnerships.
Assist with locating appropriate housing options upon release.
Collaborate with the appropriate Safer Foundation staff to ensure that residence plans are approved timely prior to release when required.
Proactively participate in a variety of collective programming including the orientation of new residents.
Collaborate as needed with other Safer programs to positively impact the wellbeing and outcomes of the client.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Complete, accurately, and timely, all paperwork including staffing reports/case notes, procedures and periodic reports required by IDOC and/or Safer.
Maintain all relevant audit ready case files and with Safer staff as necessary.
Proficiently utilize technology platforms for implementation of data in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain awareness of all facts, incidents and observations surrounding each assigned resident.
Assesses and draws reasonable conclusions from the actions, demeanor, statements, etc. of each resident/ client and makes recommendations for solutions to address issues that arise. And timely document in staffing reports/ case notes.
Develop social histories; evaluate positive and negative aspects in each case situation.
Appropriately administer corrective action in conformity with IDOC regulations and Safer policy.
Corrective action should be designed to further program objectives to the extent possible.
Adheres to all federal, state and local requirements to maintain confidentiality of client/resident personal information.
Meeting all contractual reporting deadlines, deliverables, and benchmarks.
Complete registration and assessments to determine employment and service needs.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics and societal trends and influences.
Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging).
Skilled in active listening and conveying information to others effectively.
Skilled in Social Perceptiveness (Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.)
Skilled in Critical Thinking, judgment and decision-making
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of re-entry industry
Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Education and Experience:
Associate Degree in a related discipline (counseling, psychology, criminal justice) with 2 years' experience (preferably in a correctional setting).
License and Certifications:
CADC preferred but not required.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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$45k-58k yearly est. 29d ago
Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Onsite
Next Step Systems 3.9
Chicago, IL job
We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join the technology team. This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote.
Senior Linux Systems Engineer Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global trading and research infrastructure.
- Research and implement enhancements to infrastructure systems as well as automation and monitoring.
- Explore and work with industry leading technology and hardware.
- Work alongside industry experts in the fields of finance and technology.
- Lead/mentor junior team members.
- Take ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing.
- Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.
Qualifications
Senior Linux Systems Engineer Qualifications:
- Past or present experience in the trading industry or at an exchange is required.
- Low-Latency experience is required for this role.
- 5+ years of experience with systems engineering oriented tasks.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.
- Strong Linux experience working with Linux servers in bare metal and virtualized environments.
- Experience with scripting languages bash and Python and automation tools.
- Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
- Financial or trading industry experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.
- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers.
- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master's degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.
Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, PTO, 401K match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, free gym membership, flexible spending account, daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchen with snacks, etc.
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$99k-129k yearly est. 1d ago
Instructional Facilitator
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment
General Summary :
Using the Safer Basic Skills Methodology, and other prescribed modes as the backbone of education improvements; the Instructional Facilitator stimulates scholastic development in the Safer client population. Including delivery of basic skills progresses, HSE Certifications preparation, and credentialing entry standardization literacy services. The Facilitator is expected to confidently guide participants in their efforts to achieve competencies necessary in mathematics, reading and writing.
Position Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence-Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Based on the individual students' varying needs, abilities and interest, adapt traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support in the basic skills required to successfully receive: literacy improvement, HSE certification, credentialing entry, and other educational objectives.
Assess and diagnose client needs with Education Services.
Instruct students individually and in groups using current and life events as subject matters for discussion and problem solving,
Observe, evaluate, and assess students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Prepare lessons, materials and classroom settings for activities.
Assist in the selection and proper placement of enrollees assuring that each one has a progress plan to guide his work.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among assigned participants.
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Participate in regular staffing meetings to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review and revision of participant's progress plans
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Document all successful techniques and approaches to learning improvements. Utilize daily attendance in all synchronized modes of learning for weekly and monthly reporting accountability.
Conduct full intakes and maintain full course records of all participants with designated teams and tracking systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging).
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and their applications
Knowledge of and experience teaching a variety of student-centered approaches in a range of subjects.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the learning needs and employment barriers faced by people with criminal records
Knowledge of the use of digital platforms to facilitate learning
Knowledge of Transitional services
Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline
2 years teaching basic skills/HSE to youth and/ or adults.
The Position is properly performed when:
Project participants encounter respectful, courteous treatment, and a staff that can provide consistent and effective educational services.
All files are complete and found to be satisfactory when audited.
Strong community and interdepartmental relationships are established and maintained.
The Safer Basic Skills methodology forms the backbone of instructional procedures.
Administrative duties and other responsibilities assigned are performed timely and in accordance.
Instructors can present a strong introduction to the objectives and operating procedures of the Basic Skills program. He/she delivers on his own promises to class participants and expects participants to deliver on theirs. For example, class work and assignments are reviewed and critiqued in a reasonable turnaround.
The students are engaged in their own progress and participate in the application of learning to their everyday lives and future prospects. Each enrollee achieves an appropriate increase in grade level during the course of the program. Enrollees develop a realistic chance of educational goals attainment.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance - Care for you and eligible family members
Choice of two (2) Medical Plan options from BlueCross BlueShield
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Dental Insurance - Offered by BCBS
Individual coverage 100% paid by Safer!
Eligible family coverage available
Vision - “See” how Safer cares for your eye health
Low-cost co-pays for in-network exam, frames & contacts
Life Insurance - Protection for you & your family
Basic Life (equal to 1.5 times your salary.)
100% paid by Safer!
403b Retirement Plan - Helping you save for retirement
Generous Company match to help you save more!
Vacation & Holidays - Refresh, rewind, & enjoy at Safer!
Vacation days (non-manager)
Company Holidays (2025); more than industry standard
Paid Leave Days
Other Benefits & Perks -adding value to You!
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Benefits such as Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, & Travel
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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$44k-71k yearly est. Auto-Apply 54d ago
Client Intake Navigator
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.
General Summary:
The Client Intake Navigator Supportive Services Specialist is responsible for the Supportive Services Assessment, Service Plan, and providing appropriate internal and external referrals. Delivering follow up services and establishing linkages and partnerships with services providers (particularly in the area of substance abuse, housing, mental health, and education).
The Client Intake Navigator Supportive Services Specialist will report to the Supportive Services Manager.
The funding for the Client Intake Navigator Supportive Services Specialist comes from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Department of Family Supportive Services. These outcomes are determined by the Standard Operating Procedures of both funding sources and the Safer Foundation as applicable.
Performance Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Conduct comprehensive client assessments and establish individualized strategic (service) plans of action.
Based on identified needs via assessment, provide clients with referrals for assistance such as mental health that will prepare the client for transition back into the community and employment.
Provide direct coaching, advice, counseling, crisis intervention and follow up to all clients.
Provide anger management assessments and/or workshops sessions for clients in need of the service.
Routine assignments and special projects are completed as required
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Seek out, establish, and maintain linkage agreements with agencies who serve individuals with criminal records (justice impacted) particularly in substance abuse, mental health and education.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Maintain ongoing audit ready case files
Maintain relevant and timely data entry in Salesforce (Birdseye)and ECM database systems daily
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods and procedures for treatment and rehabilitation from addictive behaviors.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics and societal trends and influences.
Ability to write accurate and detailed case notes.
Practical and Critical thinking skills for servicing challenging and/or resistant clients.
Proficiency in word, excel, and power point.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or minimum of 2 years' experience in direct service.
Licenses and or Certifications:
Anger Management Certification: Previous experience facilitating anger management services.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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$38k-47k yearly est. 27d ago
Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitions Group 3.5
Des Plaines, IL job
Full-time Description
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant you are a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. This role is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally and are responsible for the following:
Major Responsibilities
Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on site as appropriate.
Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Auto Allowance
Gas Card
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off
Free Scrub Tops
Requirements
Education and Experience
Meet the training requirements of the State: CNA certification.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
Salary Description $20.00 - $24.50 an hour
$20-24.5 hourly 6d ago
Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN) - Night Shift / PRN
Transitions Group 3.5
Elgin, IL job
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Transitions Care Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need. The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required. The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner. Local travel is required.
Major Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
Writing and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
Participating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate).
Completes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off
Free Scrub Tops
Requirements
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Nursing licensure in the State which you provide care (RN, LPN).
One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
Salary Description $29.00 - $40.00 an hour
$29-40 hourly 3d ago
Trade Desk Operations Engineer, European Hours
Next Step Systems 3.9
Chicago, IL job
We are seeking a motivated Trade Desk Operations Engineer with technical aptitude and market awareness to support the operation of an automated trading system in Chicago. The qualified Trade Desk Operations Engineer will be supporting European trading hours.
This position is Hybrid with some Onsite required.
Company will only consider Visa transfers for H-1B holders; no new visa sponsorship is available.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily procedures relevant to the trading system for equity and futures markets.
- Monitor and evaluate system status continuously to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor and spot-check trades and displayed system values in real time.
- Step in and manage the trading system when limited staffing requires it.
- Deal with trading exceptions, such as unacknowledged orders or broken trades.
- Facilitate change management and ensure that new software and hardware function as intended.
- Identify and respond to system incidents, perform troubleshooting procedures, and escalate as necessary.
- Participate in follow-on investigation for root cause analysis of identified issues.
- Adjust for and respond to corporate action related events.
- Work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities to enhance and improve trading system procedures.
- Add, maintain, and ensure integrity of trading system parameterization data.
- Enhance and further automate existing processes by writing scripts with accompanying reports.
- Create and maintain documentation of trading-related procedures.
- Should know how a portfolio is organized and hedged.
- Should possess an understanding of investment portfolio management and monitoring exposure.
- Should know what a Corporate Action is and be able to adjust for and respond to Corporate Action related events.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of markets and trading.
- Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
- Proficiency in a programming language. Knowledge of Python, Ruby, and Perl is a plus.
- Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to interact with database tables.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.
- Able to work independently.
- Series 7 or 57 preferred (The successful candidate will be required to pass the Series 57 exam if not previously obtained).
Benefits include discretionary bonus eligibility, comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program), paid time off with additional paid holidays, a competitive 401(k) matching program, tuition reimbursement, and a wide range of additional perks.
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$33k-43k yearly est. 1d ago
Instructional Facilitator
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment
General Summary:
Using the Safer Basic Skills Methodology, and other prescribed modes as the backbone of education improvements; the Instructional Facilitator stimulates scholastic development in the Safer client population. Including delivery of basic skills progresses, HSE Certifications preparation, and credentialing entry standardization literacy services. The Facilitator is expected to confidently guide participants in their efforts to achieve competencies necessary in mathematics, reading and writing.
Position Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence-Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Based on the individual students' varying needs, abilities and interest, adapt traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support in the basic skills required to successfully receive: literacy improvement, HSE certification, credentialing entry, and other educational objectives.
Assess and diagnose client needs with Education Services.
Instruct students individually and in groups using current and life events as subject matters for discussion and problem solving,
Observe, evaluate, and assess students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Prepare lessons, materials and classroom settings for activities.
Assist in the selection and proper placement of enrollees assuring that each one has a progress plan to guide his work.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among assigned participants.
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Participate in regular staffing meetings to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review and revision of participant's progress plans
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Document all successful techniques and approaches to learning improvements. Utilize daily attendance in all synchronized modes of learning for weekly and monthly reporting accountability.
Conduct full intakes and maintain full course records of all participants with designated teams and tracking systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging).
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and their applications
Knowledge of and experience teaching a variety of student-centered approaches in a range of subjects.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the learning needs and employment barriers faced by people with criminal records
Knowledge of the use of digital platforms to facilitate learning
Knowledge of Transitional services
Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline
2 years teaching basic skills/HSE to youth and/ or adults.
The Position is properly performed when:
Project participants encounter respectful, courteous treatment, and a staff that can provide consistent and effective educational services.
All files are complete and found to be satisfactory when audited.
Strong community and interdepartmental relationships are established and maintained.
The Safer Basic Skills methodology forms the backbone of instructional procedures.
Administrative duties and other responsibilities assigned are performed timely and in accordance.
Instructors can present a strong introduction to the objectives and operating procedures of the Basic Skills program. He/she delivers on his own promises to class participants and expects participants to deliver on theirs. For example, class work and assignments are reviewed and critiqued in a reasonable turnaround.
The students are engaged in their own progress and participate in the application of learning to their everyday lives and future prospects. Each enrollee achieves an appropriate increase in grade level during the course of the program. Enrollees develop a realistic chance of educational goals attainment.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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$38k-47k yearly est. 4d ago
Risk & Optimization Specialist
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
Reports to: Manager, Marketplace Operations - Risk & Trust Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt About the Company
You'll be joining a fast-expanding online marketplace in the live events space - serving millions of buyers and sellers of tickets for concerts, sports, theater, and large-scale events across the country. The platform runs in real time and requires operational excellence, fast decision-making, and strong judgment to keep transactions safe and reliable.
The marketplace team combines industry veterans with people from analytics, operations, e-commerce, and risk backgrounds. The environment feels like a startup (quick pivots, rapid iteration, high visibility), but with the stability of a well-established business behind it.
This is a company that values data, process, clear communication, and strong ownership. The team is growing quickly and looking for people who want to build long-term careers in marketplace operations, risk, and optimization.
About the Role
The Risk & Optimization Specialist helps protect marketplace integrity while enabling sellers to succeed. You'll review live events, monitor seller behavior, spot patterns in data, and coach partners to reduce operational errors, mitigate fraud risks, and improve fulfillment performance.
This is not a policy-writing or purely analytical role - it is hands-on, judgment-heavy, operational work. You'll make real decisions every day that impact revenue, customer trust, and seller performance.
What You'll Do
This role sits at the center of marketplace operations. You will:
Event & Transaction Risk Assessment
• Review upcoming and active events to determine risk (delivery timelines, supply constraints, fulfillment challenges, fraud likelihood)
• Flag events that require extra oversight and recommend specific actions
• Identify unusual behavior or patterns that signal early risk
• Track pricing activity, inventory movement, and market dynamics to stay ahead of potential issues
Seller Performance & Coaching
• Review seller activity and identify risky behaviors (late deliveries, inaccurate listings, cancellations, etc.)
• Coach sellers on best practices for pricing, delivery, fulfillment accuracy, and policy adherence
• Follow up with sellers to ensure improvements are made
• Provide guidance that balances risk reduction with maintaining strong seller relationships
Operational Adjustments & Optimization
• Adjust seller settings such as delivery windows, order caps, and approvals based on performance data
• Recommend changes to internal rules, thresholds, and scoring systems
• Partner with operations, analytics, and product teams to improve automated risk controls
• Support continuous improvements to event workflows and fulfillment safeguards
Monitoring, Reporting, and Insights
• Track trends at both seller and event levels
• Create clear reports summarizing findings and actions taken
• Surface insights to leadership regarding patterns, high-risk segments, and process gaps
• Help refine the marketplace's broader risk strategy
Who Thrives in This Role
The right person:
• Loves using data to understand patterns and predict issues
• Enjoys fast-paced, high-stakes operational work
• Is energized by solving ambiguous problems using judgment and structured thinking
• Communicates clearly and confidently with external partners
• Takes ownership - doesn't wait for direction to act when they see a risk
• Balances being detail-oriented with being decisive
• Likes coaching, training, and helping others improve
• Wants to grow into marketplace ops, risk management, or analytics
Who Struggles in This Role
This role is not a fit for someone who:
• Needs rigid structure or slow, predictable work
• Prefers only high-level strategy and not hands-on operational tasks
• Is uncomfortable making judgment calls with incomplete data
• Avoids conflict or difficult coaching conversations
• Struggles with shifting priorities and real-time decision-making
• Prefers back-office work with little interaction
• Doesn't enjoy working in a marketplace or e-commerce environment
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred OR equivalent experience in risk, analytics, customer operations, marketplace operations, or similar
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data patterns
• Excellent communication skills - especially in coaching or advising others
• Experience making structured decisions using data
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and changing conditions
• Familiarity with ticketing, e-commerce, logistics, or marketplace operations is a plus but not required
Next Step
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$59k-82k yearly est. 56d ago
Clinical Counselor
Safer Foundation 4.1
Safer Foundation job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.
General Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services -Treatment, the Clinical Counselor is responsible for conducting the initial clinical assessments, treatment plans, and facilitating individual/group education and therapy for residents with substance use and mental health needs identified at intake or throughout their stay at Crossroads and North Lawndale Adult Transitional Centers and in the community.
Performance Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service
Conduct assessments using ASAM Patient Placement Criteria and treatment plans, obtaining information about the individual, including 1) strengths 2) presenting needs, and 3) underlying needs; develop a plan with the client to address identified needs, including key parties to engage.
Facilitate group therapy, individual sessions at a minimum of 1hr, 1x a month, and group education sessions for residents admitted to treatment or in need of preventive support
Conduct drug education classes for all new incoming residents on a variety of topics pertaining to substance use and mental health.
Coordinate with community-based treatment team and programming, correctional case managers, adult transition center leadership, correctional officers, medical staff, and other staff to receive referrals of residents identified as having substance use treatment needs and who can benefit from treatment.
Participate in integrated staffing internally and externally as appropriate to ensure coordination amongst other programs and providers that the resident is involved in.
Coordinate with stakeholders on residents' participation and progress as appropriate.
Follow correctional security and operational procedures and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Follow-up on referrals in a timely manner, within 24-72 hours, to maximize client motivations and readiness to engage.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
Document all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, individual and group therapy session notes, and discharge plans for each resident assigned to your caseload.
Ensure treatment plans and discharge plans reflect other programming or services the resident is receiving from other teams or staff at Safer Foundation or partner providers.
Conduct quarterly internal quality assurance audits.
Document all client interactions in a timely manner.
Utilize Salesforce and Carelogic as the main platforms for data entry.
Report issues to the Director of Clinical Services along with root causes and solutions as needed.
Respond to requests from the Director of Clinical Services or other management team members concerning reports or services.
Work collaboratively with colleagues on mutual clients.
And any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization's values.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum of 2 years experience serving individuals living with substance use conditions required.
Minimum of 1-year experience serving justice-impacted individuals preferred.
Emotional self-awareness: Possesses knowledge of personal strengths, weaknesses, and triggers, as well as the ability to self-regulate emotions.
Able to operate in a team setting.
Ability to de-escalate crisis; bring potential resources to the team to help clients; coordinate with leads on specific issues and more.
knowledge of, experience with, evidenced-based practices concerning substance use conditions, harm reduction principles, and treatment modalities.
knowledge of characteristics and interventions concerning the justice-involved population.
Strong ethical principles and display of personal and professional boundaries- confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to pay attention to detail, prioritize, and multitask.
Knowledge of issues concerning Medicaid and access to care in Illinois desired.
Applied knowledge of Illinois Administrative Rule 2060, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA.
Experience using an electronic health record system and/or case management system desired.
Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging).
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in a related field (sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, etc.) is required.
A master's degree in counseling or social work is a plus.
A minimum of 2 years' experience working at a social service organization
Lived expertise will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate applicable experience doing similar work.
1-year experience in case management/wrap-around services
Licenses and or Certifications:
Certification as a CADC is a plus.
Licensure as a LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC or higher-level credential is a plus.
Certification and licensure 2 years post-employment is a plus.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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$50k-60k yearly est. 29d ago
Associate Brand Manager (E-commerce / Amazon)
Next Step Recruitment 3.9
Chicago, IL job
Job Description
About the Business
This role sits within a backed, fast-scaling digital business that competes on commercial execution, pricing dynamics, and monetization strategy, not brand spend.
The company operates high-traffic comparison platforms across finance, insurance, and consumer services, where rankings, payout structures, and partner economics directly determine revenue, visibility, and growth. Decisions are data-led, fast-moving, and closely tied to performance outcomes.
The business is supported by an experienced investment group with a track record of scaling performance-driven platforms. The focus is on owning and optimizing monetization levers, not long planning cycles or top-heavy marketing layers.
The Opportunity
This role is designed for someone who already understands how commercial inputs translate into performance outcomes - pricing, economics, visibility, prioritization - and wants to apply that skill set in a broader, platform-level environment.
You'll start by working closely with senior team members to manage and optimize a portfolio of revenue-driving partnerships. Over time, you'll take on direct ownership of partner economics, deal structure, and performance optimization, with a clear path to full accountability.
If you've run or supported marketplace categories, Amazon brands, ecommerce assortments, or monetization-focused accounts, this role gives you exposure to the same levers - at a higher level of scale and impact.
What You'll Own
Support and participate in commercial negotiations with partners, focusing on payout structure, ranking impact, and revenue upside
Monitor performance trends, rankings, and competitor behavior to identify opportunities for optimization
Help structure and renegotiate agreements to improve economics and platform performance
Manage ongoing partner communication, follow-through, and execution
Use performance data to prioritize partners, deals, and opportunities
Gradually take full ownership of a partner portfolio, including strategy, optimization, and results
Who This Role Is Built For
Experience in ecommerce, marketplace operations, affiliate monetization, partnerships, or performance-driven accounts
Comfort working with pricing, economics, performance metrics, and prioritization
Experience translating data into commercial decisions, not just reporting
Curiosity about how deal structure and incentives drive behavior and outcomes
Ready to move into a role with clear ownership and accountability, not just execution support
Why This Makes Sense Career-Wise
Hands-on exposure to real revenue drivers, not abstract strategy
Direct mentorship from senior commercial leaders
Clear progression into full ownership of partners and monetization strategy
A strong next step for operators who want broader scope and commercial depth beyond a single marketplace or category
Compensation & Growth
Competitive base salary
Performance incentives tied to impact and contribution
Expanded scope, ownership, and influence as you ram
What This Is (and Isn't)
Is:
Performance-driven
Commercially focused
About optimizing economics, visibility, and outcomes
Isn't:
Brand marketing
Passive account management
SDR-style sales or quota chasing
Ready to Apply?
If your background includes owning performance, optimizing economics, or managing revenue-driving partnerships, we'd love to connect.
If a recruiter from Next Step reached out to you directly, please note that in your application so we can flag and prioritize your candidacy
What to Expect From the Process
We aim to keep the process focused, transparent, and respectful of your time:
Intro conversation with Lauren (Recruiter)
CCAT assessment (used consistently across roles)
Two team interviews focused on how you think about performance, economics, and ownership
Offer for candidates who are a strong mutual fit
Our Commitment to You
At Next Step Recruitment, we believe strong hiring is a two-way decision. If there's alignment, we move quickly, communicate clearly, and aim to make the process worth your time.