Job Connect - July 11, 2014

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JULY 11, 2014

Jobs Available with Taylor Special Care Services

Taylor Special Care Services, a CARF accredited human services organization committed to serving people with mental illness and other special needs, is currently seeking applicants for three positions at its Southfield location.

  • Administrative Assistant - This position is responsible for performing all standard office administrative duties as assigned by Taylor Special Care Services, Inc., Administration and supervisor. This position reports to the Office Manager and the Administration, and primary duties include handling all clerical and phone activities, scheduling interviews and screening job applicants,  and maintaining proper filing and database information. The ideal candidate will have received an associate degree in business or a related field, and have two years of responsible part-time or full-time clerical experience.

  • Area Manager - This position is responsible for assisting the VP of Programs in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the overall projects and schedules of Taylor’s Special Care Services. The Area Manager will provide oversight for home managers, assistant managers and direct care workers to ensure specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule as mandated. The Area Manager is a full-time salaried employee with full benefits. Primary responsibilities include developing an effective plan and scheduling for completion of projects, day-to-day project oversight, review of compliance audit reports and corrective action plans, and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will hold a B.A. or B.S. in a health care related field, with experience managing direct care workers and dealing with complex activities.

  • Direct Care Worker – The Direct Care Worker delivers treatment, care, assistance, direction and provides supervision to clients who are under Taylor’s Special Care Services. The DCW shall ensure that all clients are safe, their living needs are satisfied, health needs are met and their Individual Plan of Service is followed as written. Services shall be implemented within a very strict, regulatory environment and each DCW is required to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as licensing certification and contractual requirements. This position reports to the Home Manager.

Click on the links above to learn more about each position, and how to apply.

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Upcoming Veteran Expos: The One-Stop Shop for Michigan Veterans

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The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, in coordination with Hiring Our Heroes and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, will be holding three upcoming Veteran Expos throughout Michigan later this summer and fall. Below is a list of upcoming events, dates, and locations:

Marquette Veteran Expo
August 8 & 9, 2014
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair on August 9
Superior Dome – Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855 

Grand Rapids Veteran Expo
September 5 & 6, 2014
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair on September 6
DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center
2500 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Detroit Veteran Expo
November 7 & 8, 2014
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair on November 8
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226 

Click here to register for the Veteran Expo events.

For more information, visit www.MichiganVeterans.com

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TGW Systems Now Hiring for Multiple Positions

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TGW Systems, an integrated logistics solutions provider for both large and small companies in industries where manufacturing and distribution is essential to the success of the supply chain, is currently hiring for multiple positions, listed below.

  • Sales Manager - The successful candidate will enjoy developing leads into customers, and closing the deal.  This person will seek an enthusiastic, professional company culture where individuality and creativity are encouraged and valued. Primary duties include developing and maintaining strategic business partnerships with clients across multiple functions, developing positive working relationships with TGW teams, working with customers and potential customers to understand their needs and identify solutions, and managing sales opportunities. This position requires possession of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience, and 10 years of sales experience in a related field.

  • Jr. Systems Engineer – Responsibilities of the Jr. Systems Engineer includes planning and execution of engineering projects and related tasks after analyzing the system specifications, assisting with preparation of technical content, providing assistance with obtaining customer acceptance and payment of completed systems, and making use of and continually learning skills as required in the engineering of material handling systems. This position requires possession of an associate degree in engineering or 1+ year of industry related experience in material handling systems.

  • Systems Engineer - Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer includes planning and execution of engineering projects and related tasks after analyzing the system specifications, assisting with preparation of technical content, providing assistance with obtaining customer acceptance and payment of completed systems, and making use of and continually learning skills as required in the engineering of material handling systems. This position requires possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or 2-5 years of industry related experience in material handling systems.

  • Technical Writer – Responsibilities of the Technical Writer include creating, maintaining, and updating a variety of detailed and technical user documents, website management, effective verbal and written communication, and submitting documentation for formal reviews. This position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Adobe Suite, and the ability to work independently.

Click on the links above to learn more about each position, and how to apply.

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MichiganLabs Hiring Frontend Mobile and Web Developer

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MichiganLabs, a startup in Grand Rapids that creates exciting mobile solutions tailored to the needs of clients, is currently seeking a Frontend Mobile and Web Developer who feels as comfortable talking about design and user experience as they do writing HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

This position will work with clients through the entire product lifecycle, from the start of an idea where they help design user experience, generate graphical assets, and interface with Android and iOS developers to turn the design into reality.

Once the designs are created, the ideal candidate would feel comfortable working on the web portion of a project, whether that's a customer facing administrative interface or a full-fledged web app for end users. You'll get to work with the latest frameworks like AngularJS to build out a compelling experience for the user.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing for the web using Javascript, CSS, and HTML, familiarity with Adobe CS products, and a bachelor’s degree in C.S., C.E. or Graphic Design.

Click on the link above to learn more about each position, and how to apply.

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Michigan Department of Corrections Now Hiring Corrections Officers

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Corrections Officers are an integral part of the Criminal Justice system in the State of Michigan.  They oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.  Corrections Officers also ensure prisoners’ compliance with institutional rules and regulations.

Corrections Officers work at correctional facilities throughout the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.  They are assigned to a variety of positions within the prison such as housing units, yard, control center, visiting room, front desk and school. 

Corrections Officers have numerous career advancement opportunities.  They can become sergeants, corrections resident representatives, prison counselors, corrections program coordinators and beyond.  Most of the Wardens at the prisons started out as corrections officers and advanced through the ranks.

Corrections Officers help make things right in their communities and prisons by keeping prisoners secured and away from society while they serve out their sentences.  Corrections Officers also help make things right in their communities by influencing prisoner attitudes and behaviors through positive role modeling and one-to-one and group interaction.  The vast majority of prisoners will return to society.  Changing prisoner attitudes and behaviors through specialized programming and positive interactions help ensure prisoner success and community safety once they return.

To find out more and apply for a position, please visit: www.mi.gov/mdocjobs.

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Lead Engineer Position Now Available

The Lead Engineer – Seating will be responsible for complete and complex engineering projects, including all parts and products of a complete seat or structure. Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer – Seating include the following:

  • Formulates, recommends, and implements as phases of a project to complete it within budget and to meet customer determined project milestones and completion target dates
  • Produces designs that are feasible and economical to produce in the manufacturing facilities and processes available
  • Provides alternative design solutions, analyses, justifications, and recommendations at the concept stage, facilitates selection of designs that achieve the best possible trade-off cost, timing, innovation, and performance
  • Contributes to manufacturing performance and customer service by assisting in the solution production or quality problems associated with the design

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum five years of experience in automotive seating, including metal trim development and some project engineer experience.

Click on the link above to learn more about this position, and how to apply.

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