PATH’s Community Resource Seminars – 2017. We want to answer your questions about our local system of social services -- register today for our ½ day (4 hour) training! The cost is $50/individual, plus $45 (optional and special seminar rate) for the McLean/DeWitt/Livingston County PATH Directory or $40 for the McLean County only Directory. Both go hand-in-hand with the seminar content.
Our next half-day seminars are Thursday(s), September 14th and November 9th, from 8:30am-12:30pm.
To register, contact Ethan at 309-834-0580 or download the registration brochure from our website.
HOW FRESH IS YOUR PATH DIRECTORY? If you currently own a PATH directory, check your “freshness date” at the bottom right-hand corner. Is it over a year old? Make sure you have the very latest information to make the right referrals for your clients. Resources are constantly changing. If you do not own PATH’s Directory and you are working with people in nearly any capacity, you need one! Cost is $50 per directory for McLean County only information, $55 per directory for McLean, DeWitt & Livingston Counties combined. Additional charges apply if shipping is required. Contact Ethan at 309-834-0580 or and order a directory printed fresh for you.
Imagine is Eastview Christian Church’s Holiday Assistance Program
The 2017 Distribution Day is Saturday, December 2nd. If you are in need of assistance you are invited to register at one of these sites.
*On Tuesday, October 17th at Vale Community Church, 1304 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington OR Calvary Baptist Church, 1017 N School St, Normal from 6:00-8:30 pm.
*On Wednesday, October 18th at Eastview Christian Church Food Pantry, 1500 Airport Rd, Normal from 5:00-8:00 pm.
*On Thursday, October 19th at Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N Western Ave, Bloomington OR Christian Faith Center, 502 W Front St, Bloomington from 6:00-8:30 pm.
*The final day to register is Saturday, October 21st at Northwest Neighborhood Community Center, 400 Union St, Bloomington from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Please bring a photo ID and a piece of mail from your current address. Anyone who is unable to register at one of these times may come as a walk in. Arrival times for walk-ins is between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on December 2nd. Shopping will begin at 2:00 pm. There are no phone in registrations.
University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, has two programs coming up in McLean County!
Food Service Sanitation Managers Certification – September 6, 9am-3pm and September 8, 9am-2pm. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code (section 750.540) requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager. This course meets the 8-hour coursework and examination required by the State of Illinois for the Food Service Sanitation Managers Certification, which is required every 5 years. After successful completion of this course, you will need to pay an additional $36 to the Illinois Department of Public Health to receive your certificate. This class will meet for two sessions on Wednesday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Heartland Community College – Workforce Development Center, Room 1403 (1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761). Please bring a photo ID. There is a program fee of $125 per person (2 sessions). This fee is for the purchase of the book, examination, and materials. Space is limited, so enroll now. Please contact our office at least 3 weeks prior to class if you wish to take the exam in a language other than English. Space is limited, so enroll now. To register, call Heartland Community College at (309) 268-8160 or register online at www.heartland.edu/communityEd/.
Fix More Fish – OSF St. Joseph Center for Healthy Lifestyles | Tuesday, September 12 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. University of Illinois Extension has partnered with OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles to bring you programs on preparing healthy foods. Jenna Smith, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, will be teaching the class. Fix More Fish will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12 at the Center for Healthy Lifestyles at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center (2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington IL 61701). If you are looking for a lean protein that is quick to cook, look no further; fish is your dish! Learn how to purchase and prepare different types of fish. The menu includes Ceviche Salad with Precooked Shrimp, Spanish Baked Fish, Fish Tacos and Asian Salmon with Noodles. The cost is $20 per person. To register, please visit www.osfhealtcare.org/calendar or call toll-free 1-888-627-5673. *This program may be canceled if fewer than 5 individuals register.
McLean County Health Department’s Mobile WIC Clinic now open!
Next stop-Heartland Community College
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 from 12pm-3pm
Southeast corner of the quad on Millennium Blvd.
Come and see us for:
· WIC Certifications
· Nutrition Education
· WIC Coupons printed on site
· Farmer’s Market Coupons, while supplies last
· Referrals and information on community resources
· Learn about Health Department services
Learn about Public Transit through a FREE Orientation, or FREE 1-to-1 bus training.
· Orientations are held @ LIFE CIL or can be scheduled at your Organization (presentations can be customized to fit your needs).
· Orientations give an overview of public transportation, how to plan a trip & ride, who is eligible for Connect Mobility & how to apply. One-to-one Bus Training is also available! Call for details.
The next orientations at LIFE CIL (2201 Eastland Dr. Suite 1, Bloomington IL 61704) are scheduled for:
· TH 9/7 9:30-10:30a
· TU 9/19 9:30-10:30a
NOTE: if none of these times work for you, call Shannon & set up a 1-to-1 orientation at a time that works for you!
Contact Shannon by phone/TTY 309-663-5433 or email: to RSVP, request an accommodation (like large print, or an interpreter), or schedule an orientation or 1-to-1 bus training!
Eastview Food Pantry will be closed during the morning shifts only (10:00-11:30 am) on Wednesday, November 1st; Thursday, November 2nd; Wednesday, November 8th & Thursday, November 9th.
REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE -YWCA still has some spaces available in their before or after school programs, including the NEW! Specialized after-school classroom for children with special needs at Colene Hoose!
On-site program locations include Bent, Carlock, Irving, Oakland, Sheridan, Stevenson, and Washington. If your child’s school is not on the list, we may be able to bus your child to their school or open a location at your school! We have set routes to Colene Hoose, Corpus Christi, Oakdale, Grove, Northpoint, and Bloomington Junior High School. NEW! Specialized after school classroom for children with special needs at Colene Hoose!
Registration fee is $35. Please visitwww.ywcamclean.org for more information or to register. Please call us at (309) 662-7826 with any questions! Don’t forget we accept CCRRN and have corporate discounts!
YWCA Stepping Stones Support Groups –Support groups ranging from teens to those over 60 to LGBTQIA, men, and college students and everyone in between! Log onto www.ywcamclean.orgto learn more or call Nett at (309) 662-0461 to set-up a required pre-group appointment.
YWCA STEPPING STONES PRESENTS “THE VERDICT: A FIGHT FOR JUSTICE” –The Verdict: A Fight for Justice, brings the audience along through an abridged rape trial. At the end of the experience, the audience will deliver a verdict. The audience will experience testimony from a detective, witnesses, a doctor, the victim, and the perpetrator. After the verdict is delivered, a guided discussion will follow. This play is for mature audiences, it is recommended those under 14 attend with a trusted adult, parent, or guardian. Purchase your tickets in advance at www.ywcamclean.org/theverdict.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers needed: Faith in Action, a local nonprofit working to help seniors remain independent, is looking for volunteers to provide transportation assistance to seniors in Bloomington-Normal. There is no minimum time commitment to volunteer with Faith in Action. We offer flexible, rewarding ways to help seniors in our community stay active, independent, and in their own homes. Visit our website at: www.bnfia.org for more information about how easy it is to make a lasting difference in someone’s life. Next Volunteer Orientation: September 12th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Contact us for more information or to sign up for a volunteer orientation: or 309-827-7780
CRISIS INTERVENTION VOLUNTEERS / FREE TRAINING: FALL DATES
Be there for someone in crisis, either directly or indirectly, by providing support through Stepping Stones, YWCA’s sexual assault program. Forty hours of free training is required for all volunteers. Training is Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 19 – October 12 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, September 23 and October 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please visit www.ywcamclean.org to learn more or to submit an application to become a crisis intervention volunteer. A pre-screening interview is required prior to training. No previous experience is required. Please contact Gabe Cripe, Volunteer Outreach Educator, with questions r (309) 662-0461, ext. 267.
YWCA Labyrinth Mentors needed –Become a YWCA Labyrinth mentor and help support a formerly incarcerated McLean County woman. Free training is provided, no previous experience required. Training dates and times are Mondays and Wednesdays, September 25 and 27 October 2 and 4 from 6-8:30 p.m.
For more information or to register as a mentor, please visit ywcamclean.org or contact us or (309) 831-6491.
Fundraiser Opportunities:
Join Habitat for Humanity at the BLUEPRINT BREAKFAST!
Thursday, October 12 :: 7:00am – 8:30am
DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center
All proceeds from the Blueprint Breakfast support partnerships with local families who build their own homes and pay an affordable, no-interest mortgage. Strong and stable homes give them the strength, stability and independence they need to create better lives – join us and help families in need of a decent place to live!
RSVP at www.habitatmclean.org
For questions or sponsorship information email
You are invited to breakfast!Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you could no longer drive? Just how challenging would it be?Come learn more about Faith in Action: what we do and why we do it.Listen to one of our volunteers and one of our care receivers share their experience.
As more and more senior services in McLean County are disappearing, we need your help more than ever. Last month alone, FIA volunteers gave over 1,000 rides to and from doctor's appointments!Please consider attending our breakfast.Learn how you too can make a difference in the lives of our senior neighbors.And if you know anyone who could benefit from more information about our services, please pass along this invitation. There will be an ask for an at-will donation. Thank you for your support! RSVP is required.
What:"Take Action" breakfast
Where:Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington
When:October 3rd;6:30 am check-in 7:00-8:00 breakfast
Why:to educate the community of the importance of caring for our seniors and Faith in Action's role in this mission.
Cost:FREE
RSVP please: or (309) 827-7780
Employment Opportunities:
YWCA JOB OPPORTUNITIES –JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! We are excited to have openings for the following positions: Stepping Stone Community Educator, Adult Services Driver Young Wonders Child Care:Substitute Teacher, Site Coordinator, Teacher, and Assistant Teacher. Join a team who makes a difference every day! To view complete positions and apply. please visitwww.ywcamclean.org/jobs
Now Hiring! Synergy HomeCare of Central Illinois.
Do you enjoy working with seniors and helping to enrich their lives living at home? Would you like to do something rewarding while earning some extra money?
Make it a better day for seniors by providing: Companionship, personal shopping and errands, social and medical escorts to appointments, meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housekeeping, personal care and medication reminders.
Join Synergy HomeCare, where our caregivers are the “heart” of our business. Flexible hours and all shifts available 7 days a week to fit your schedule. Top pay and travel stipends offered. All positions are in the Bloomington/Normal and surrounding rural areas. C.N.A. certification or other type of caregiving experience required.
Apply on line at www.synergy homecare.com or in person at: 115 Susan Drive, Suite G, Normal, IL (by Meijer Grocery Store in Patriot Center off College). 309-808-8047.
PS. We also have offices in Champaign and Decatur!
Public Health Nurse
This Full-time position has a 37.5 hour work week. This position has a beginning salary range of $40,263 and additional pay based on education and experience.
The Public Health Nurse provides maternal, child, and other public health services, weekdays 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and Saturday. Duties include: providing professional nursing services as well as case management services to clients in their homes or in a clinic setting, assessment, referral and followup of pregnant women, infants, and children. Prior experience in case management and Spanish speaking is a plus.
Minimum requirements RN, current Illinois licensure required, BSN preferred. Must be able to travel throughout McLean County.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and application to the McLean County Health Department at 200 W. Front Street Bloomington, IL 61701 no later than September 15th or until filled. Application forms are available at http://bit.employapp. Any questions concerning this position should be directed to Donalda Voss (309) 888-5452 or email resume, cover letter and application to .
McLean County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Confidentiality of your application will be maintained if requested. The selection of an individual for this position is at the sole discretion of the County.
JOIN OUR TEAM: We will be hosting our Fall Marcfirst Open Interview Day on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 9am-2pm at the Marcfirst Hunt Drive Office: 1606 Hunt Drive Normal, IL 61761! If you have any questions, contact Beth at or 309-451-8888 ext. 229.
Direct Support Professional (DSP): Empowering people with disabilities
Marcfirst is seeking motivated and caring individuals to work with adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings in the Bloomington-Normal area. Assist in areas of daily living, recreation, work, and community involvement. Flexible scheduling and benefit eligible positions are available. Opportunities include advancement and entry level management positions. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Illinois Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing, current proof of automobile insurance, and a successful background check. Please apply online at www.marcfirst.org. For questions contact Beth at (309) 451-8888 Ext: 229.