AUDIO-VISION TESTER - PART TIME

JOB/BID ANNOUNCEMENT

AUDIO VISION TESTER - HOURLY

Department of Family and Support Services

Children Services

Number of Positions: 2

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $28.54/Hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/08/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under immediate supervision, conducts vision and audiometric tests of children for the detection of vision or hearing impairments and for compliance with State of Illinois Head Start, Childcare and School Age guidelines, and performs related duties as required

Incumbents in this class title work on a part-time basis, conducting testing according to

departmental needs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Schedules appointments and drives to schools to conduct hearing and vision test assessments

* Sets up testing rooms and operates vision and hearing equipment

* Performs daily equipment checks and minor adjustments to ensure accuracy in test administration

* Prepares and maintains records and ensures accurate documentation on services and referrals provided

* Makes referrals for additional testing of children identified as having possible vision or hearing impairments

* Follows up with school officials and parents to ensure children with referrals receive additional medical assistance

* Reviews and verifies the accuracy of screening results, referrals and follow-up activities entered by agency staff into web-based system

* Participate and provide screening services for children at community-based events

Location: 1615 West Chicago Avenue

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 80 hours per month to be scheduled during operational hours

(Flexible as needed)

Unit Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Must meet the State of Illinois Vision Screening Technician and Hearing Screening Technician certification requirements

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Certification by the State of Illinois as a licensed Vision Screening Technician and Hearing Screening Technician is required

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will be selected.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor