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Job Fair Illinois Department of Human Services
Grow your career with IDHS!
Come and learn about career options, our amazing benefits, the application process and interact with management and human resources who will assist you on your path to success!

Open Positions
Mental Health Tech Trainee
Mental Health Technician 1
Mental Health Technician 3
Office Associate
Psychologist 1
Psychologist Associate
Clinical Psychologist (Personal Service Contract)
Nursing Supervisor (PSA, 8N Registered Nurse)
Registered Nurse 2

What to Expect:
Overview of jobs and requirements
Tips on completing the online application
Apply onsite (HR will provide guidance with the application process)
No onsite interviews
Job Fair Illinois Department of Human Services
Grow your career with IDHS!
Come and learn about career options, our amazing benefits, the application process and interact with management and human resources who will assist you on your path to success!

Open Positions
Mental Health Tech Trainee
Mental Health Technician 1
Mental Health Technician 3
Office Associate
Psychologist 1
Psychologist Associate
Clinical Psychologist (Personal Service Contract)
Nursing Supervisor (PSA, 8N Registered Nurse)
Registered Nurse 2

What to Expect:
Overview of jobs and requirements
Tips on completing the online application
Apply onsite (HR will provide guidance with the application process)
No onsite interviews
Status of Cerulean Warblers on the Shawnee National Forest
Status of Cerulean Warblers on the Shawnee National Forest
Join SIAS on Friday, Dec. 1st at 7:00 p.m., for this presentation by Kevin Sierzega, biologist with the IL Nature Preserves, and Mark Vukovich, wildlife biologist with the Shawnee National Forest, in the meeting room at Carbondale Township Hall*, 217 E. Main St. Carbondale
Although cerulean warblers are listed by numerous organizations as a species of conservation concern and are currently threatened in Illinois, there is limited information of their current distribution and population size in Illinois and on the Shawnee National Forest. The objectives are to update and check known records, map the distribution, and estimate the population size of the cerulean warbler on the Shawnee National Forest.
Based on known records, Kevin and Mark conducted playback transects
surveys along creeks and floodplains to elicit responses from males in the
summers of 2021-2023 and covered an estimated 4,212 acres. They documented
and mapped 106 singing male cerulean warblers with the largest concentration
located in the Cave Valley and Cedar Creek area of the Shawnee National Forest
in Jackson County. This presentation will discuss survey methods, cerulean
warbler distribution and population sizes, and known and future habitat analyses
and planned work and projects on the Shawnee National Forest.
Holiday Blood Drive
Mark your calendars and save your blood to donate on Friday December 15th. We are co-sponsoring this event with the Carbondale Branch NAACP.

National Blood Shortage
"The Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by about 25% since early August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in. We need your help - Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org) a blood donation today." Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood
Healing Illinois Regional Launch Event
The United Way of Central Illinois has partnered with the Field Foundation of Illinois to support statewide funding as part of Healing Illinois, a racial healing initiative funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). The two organizations are hosting a regional launch event that will feature a technical assistance session hosted by ChiByDesign designed to help organizations apply antiracist principles in their project applications.

Healing Illinois, a racial healing initiative created in 2020, has relaunched to address racial disparities that impact people living throughout Illinois communities. Through Healing Illinois, $4.5 million in grants will be distributed to organizations across the state that facilitate racial healing activities, lead equity work and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Nonprofits in Central Illinois are encouraged to learn more about the $4.5 million grant opportunity and apply to receive up to $30,000 to fund racial healing and equity work in the respective communities. Applications are due by December 20, 2023 and organizations can apply at www.uwcil.org.
Open House at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - talk & hike to War Bluff Stone Fort
The public is invited to the Annual Open House at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (228 Bushwack Road, Golconda, IL 62938) on Saturday December 9. Sponsored by Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society, there will be activities ongoing throughout the day and into the evening. At over 500 acres, War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Illinois Audubon Society’s largest wildlife sanctuaries.

The day will begin with the Society’s usual second Saturday stewardship activities, such as trail work etc. At 1 PM, local historian Mark Motsinger will give a program on the War Bluff Stone Fort. Following the presentation, the group will hike to the War Bluff Stone Fort, weather permitting. The hike will be followed by a chili cook-off, hot cider and camaraderie around the campfire or wood stove. Musical entertainment during the evening will be provided by local duo Shawnee Wind.

Please join the Society for a fun day of exploration and relaxation. Come out for the entire day or just a few hours. A full belly, warm fire, stargazing, and good conversation are guaranteed. Who knows, we might even call in an owl or two. The event is free and open to the public, everyone is welcome, but please leave your pets at home.

Schedule:
9 AM – Noon: Stewardship projects at the Wildlife Sanctuary. Wear appropriate clothing & footwear, bring work gloves, drinking water and lunch. Contact John Wallace at 618-534-7870 or forestally1@gmail.com for more info.

1 PM – 4:30 PM: Mark Motsinger, local historian & Illinois State Historical Society board member will give a presentation on the War Bluff Stone Fort, followed by a hike to the War Bluff itself (weather permitting).

5 PM: Chili Cook-off, bring your offering in a crockpot or a pot to warm on the stove. All the fixings will be provided, as well as fresh local cider and a campfire. Please bring a ladle, something to drink and your own table service. * Contributions of chili is not required, but also not discouraged.

Musical guests Shawnee Wind will keep everyone entertained during the evening.

Directions to War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: Take Route 146 north of Golconda 3.5 miles, turn left onto Bushwack Rd (look for the brown binocular sign). Follow Bushwack Rd about 2.2 miles to the Sanctuary entrance on the right – watch for the Illinois Audubon Sign. Bushwack Rd turns into a gravel road and crosses a low water ford – don’t give up – just keep going and you’ll get there! For more information, please contact featherfoil1@gmail.com or call 618-534-7870.

Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society was formed in 1995 and serves as stewards of War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Shawnee Chapter is the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, with members from across southernmost Illinois and the state. We focus on issues of environmental significance to Southern Illinois, with special emphasis on those that pertain to the conservation and preservation of our native flora and fauna.