Challenge Unlimited Inc
Alton, IL
The nonprofit corporation was originally founded as Specialized Services, Inc., (now Challenge Unlimited) formed by concerned parents of children with disabilities. The parents wanted their adult children to participate in some form of productive activity and hopefully gain vocational experiences that would lead to employment.
Specialized Services, Inc., opened its doors to provide services to six individuals. It was initially funded by contributions from parents, concerned citizens, and local businesses. With a growing need, Specialized Services secured a grant from the Department of Mental Health and grew rapidly to 50 participants. A new building was purchased to provide additional services to individuals with disabilities.
The agency began providing production services as a subcontracted business solution for local companies. Individuals with a disability were able to work according to each person’s abilities under a special minimum wage certificate.
Tom Moehn is hired as President and CEO with a vision for community integration.
Specialized Services, Inc., with a renewed vision to develop human potential through work related opportunities grows to become a social enterprise with the expansion of its production services and the launch of the custodial services line of business employing individuals with disabilities.
Residential Services of Madison County, an Affiliate Organization, was formed with a single group home. The State of Illinois requested that the agency take over a large residential facility in Troy, IL. That facility was downsized and ICF-DD and CILA homes were built to provide 12 homes for approximately 100 residents. This company is now known as Residential Options, Inc.
Through a partnership with NISH, the company expanded its social business model to provide Facility Management Services to the Federal Government. The first contract was at Scott Air Force Base.
Specialized Services rebrands and becomes Challenge Unlimited, Inc.
Alpha Industries was formed as an affiliate organization of Challenge Unlimited. The nonprofit organization was created to broaden production service contracts while creating work related opportunities for individuals with economic, cognitive, social and educational disadvantages.
President & CEO, Tom Moehn, retires after 46 years of service impacting thousands of lives.
Challenge Unlimited hires Charlotte Hammond as President and CEO to further expand and increase the footprint for inclusion and integration in the community for people with a disability.
Challenge Unlimited receives 2013 St. Louis Regional Chamber Arcus Award for Achievement in Economic Inclusion.
Challenge Unlimited expands its footprint to Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, and Texas.
Job Specifications
Kansas city, Missouri
On-site
$16.95
4 days ago
Part Time
Entry Level
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Janitor
Reporting to the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or the Crew Leader, the Janitor is responsible for developing work skills and performing work at the assigned site. Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, restocks, and empties trash. Safely operates equipment. May be assigned to label and dilute chemicals used and maintain cleaning supplies. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service
Who we are: At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or the Crew Leader, the Janitor is responsible for developing work skills and performing work at the assigned site. Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, restocks, and empties trash. Safely operates equipment. May be assigned to label and dilute chemicals used and maintain cleaning supplies. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service
- Schedule: Part-Time
- Days: Monday-Friday
- Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm (Flexible)
- Pay Rate: $16.95 per hour
- Location: Richard Bolling Federal Building
- Positions: 3
Job Duties:
- Performance Support: Assist crew in completing contract required tasks. Using CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard) Standards, clean, sanitize and restock bathrooms including sinks, toilets, glass and mirrors, stall walls, stainless steel and sweeping and mopping floors. Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and stairs. Empty trash and various recyclable cans and replace liners, clean receptacles, as necessary. Dust and clean office areas, desks and furniture that are not cluttered. Clean windowsills and windows. Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed. Clean break rooms and other areas that are applicable to the contract.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain quality control standards. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints.
- Inventory Assistance: Maintain and organize chemical and equipment storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Proper labeling, dilution, and use of all chemicals. Inform the Crew Leader of any needs which cannot be satisfied with current equipment and supplies and/or as additional supplies are needed. Maintain equipment by performing preventative and minor maintenance. Responsible for assuring proper use of company resources including vehicles and cleaning equipment.
- Special Projects: May be required to perform grounds maintenance/snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if applicable to the contract. Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings as requested. Steam clean or shampoo carpets, assist with deep or spot cleaning of floors, etc. as needed.
- Employee Relations: Perform work according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service. Follow schedules and/or task assignments as directed. Help communicate job expectations to new hires or others in need of assistance. Assist with training and helping co-workers. Report issues and needs to Project Manager. Implement feedback for improvement. Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.
- Benefits: Paid Time Off (Sick, & Holidays)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Requirements
- Position Qualifications: Experience: Past work experience in any field
- Certifications & Licenses: Driver’s License preferred but not required (regular in IL, WI, OH, SC, Class E in MO)
- Background Checks:
- Must pass criminal background checks and various state registry checks
- Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check
- GSA Background check