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Project NOW employs approximately 150 people.  If you are interested in seeking employment opportunities at Project NOW please send us your resume or come in to one of our locations to fill out an application. 

PART TIME BUS DRIVERS
Bus routes in Rock Island and Mercer Counties.  Routes last about 1 hour, each trip. Split shift of 4-6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Requires minimum of high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License (or the ability to acquire a CDL).  If already qualified, driver will transport up to 20 preschool-age children with a bus monitor to assist.   If seeking CDL, employee begins as a bus monitor until license certification is completed. Contact Project NOW Head Start (309)792-4555 or lcruz@projectnow.org

DISABILITY AIDE
Works with teaching and family services team to provide and plan daily early childhood education families.  Requires Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and 2 years full time early childhood experience or 2 years full time experience and willingness to complete CDA. 
Contact Project NOW Head Start (309)792-4555 or lcruz@projectnow.org

Meal Site Manager
Part-time Meal Site Manager needed to oversee the activities at Reynolds, IL meal site. Responsibilities include opening the meal site; making preparations to serve the meals; making daily reservations with the caterer; recruiting, organizing and supervising volunteers to assist in the operation of the meal site; maintaining accurate records of those who attend the meal site; counting and depositing donations; submitting weekly accounting reports and other duties as assigned. Send resume to John Lowery, Rock Island Senior Center, 2221 11th Street, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-3970; Ph:  309-788-6335 jlowery@projectnow.org.

Payroll & Benefits Accountant
Ideal candidate will have a bachelor degree in accounting or business or 4 years combination of education and experience in the payroll, benefits or accounting field. Please send resume and cover letter to:

Project NOW
Attn:  Finance Director
PO Box 3970
Rock Island, IL 61204-3970
Or e-mail mgriffin@projectnow.org

Program Assistant
The Rock Island County Senior Center is seeking a Program Assistant to work with a diverse population of senior citizens and provide clerical support for Senior Services Divsion. To apply, please send resume to Senior Services Director, 2221 11 Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 or e-mail jlowery@projectnow.org.

Outreach Worker Needed
Outreach Workers needed to work with senior and disabled citizens, low-income families with a diverse population. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Please mail or e-mail resume to:

Project NOW, Inc. CAA
P.O. Box 3970
Rock Island, Illinois 61204-3970
mbarker@projectnow.org

Outreach Worker Needed
Outreach Worker needed to work with a diverse group of senior and disabled citizens. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Please mail or e-mail resume to:

Project NOW, Inc. CAA
P.O. Box 3970
Rock Island, Illinois 61204-3970
jlowery@projectnow.org

Case Manager – Community Services:
Identify and assess the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties.  Facilitate application process for rental properties.  Provide case management services including supportive services and information and referral.  Must possess a A.A., or 6 months to 1 year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Send Resume to Molli Barker, P.O. Box 3970, Rock Island, IL  61204-3970, Ph.  (309) 793-6391, (309) 793-6352 or e-mail mbarker@projectnow.org.

HMIS/Continuum of Care Specialist
Specializes in homeless services including HMIS Data System and coordinator of the Northwestern Illinois Continuum of Care. Works with outside agencies and internal employees to create efficient paperwork/workflow. Minimum of an Associates Degree preferred with 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors Degree highly preferred. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Send Resume to Molli Barker, P.O. Box 3970, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970, Ph. (309) 793-6391, (309) 793-6352 or e-mail mbarker@projectnow.org

Community Services Supervisor
Responsible for direct supervision of 20 employees in the Community Services Division. Responsibilities include training, coaching, counseling and staff discipline. Requires knowledge of all regulations and programmatic requirements. Minimum of an Associates Degree preferred with 1 year related supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors Degree highly preferred. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Send Resume to Molli Barker, P.O. Box 3970, Rock Island, IL 61204-3970, Ph. (309) 793-6391, (309) 793-6352 or e-mail mbarker@projectnow.org

Part Time Bus Drivers
Bus routes in Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Routes last about 1 hour, each trip. Split shift of 4-6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Requires minimum of high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License (or the ability to acquire a CDL). If already qualified, driver will transport up to 20 preschool-age children with a bus monitor to assist. If seeking CDL, employee begins as a bus monitor until license certification is completed. Contact Project NOW Head Start (309)792-4555 or rbeers@projectnow.org

Assistant Child Care Development Advocate
Works with Head Start to provide services to families. Assists families in setting goals and in locating community resources to meet those goals. Requires Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and 2 years full time early childhood experience or 2 years full time experience and willingness to complete CDA. Contact Project NOW Head Start (309)792-4555 or rbeers@projectnow.org

Transportation Driver
Part time driver needed to transport seniors and disabled persons in Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Must have documented good driving record and have had driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years and proof of insurability. Application may be sent to:
Rock Island County Senior Center
2221 11th Street P.O. Box 3970
Rock Island, Il. 61204-3970

Home Delivered Meal Driver
Home Delivered Meal Driver needed to deliver meals to senior citizens throughout Rock Island County. Must have reliable transportation. Application may be sent to:
Rock Island County Senior Center
2221 11th Street P.O. Box 3970
Rock Island, Il. 61204-3970