Chicago Park Disrict Human Resources Policy and Procedures ...

LEAVE REQUESTS
In order to take vacation, personal days or compensatory time off, employees must obtain
approval from their supervisor by submitting a completed leave request form. Employees
are encouraged to request leave as far in advance as is reasonably possible. Leave
requests may be denied if they interfere with the programming and operating needs of the
District. Specific approval procedures may be applicable to employees covered by a
collective bargaining agreement or may be imposed by the supervisor. Employees should
consult with their supervisor or human resources department.
EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
JOB OPPORTUNITES
Potential new employees are required to undergo a fingerprint and background check.
New employees, as a condition of employment, also must pass a drug screening.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is the policy of the Chicago Park District to provide reasonable accommodations for
qualified disabled individuals who are employees or applicants for employment. The
Chicago Park District will abide by all applicable federal and state laws, regulations,
rules, and guidelines regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations required to
afford equal employment opportunity to qualified disabled individuals. Such
accommodations will be provided in a timely and cost-effective manner. Employment
opportunities shall not be denied because of the need to make reasonable
accommodations to an individual's disability. For more information, please contact your
Human Resources Manager.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
1-800-EAP-5071
EAP provides confidential help with a variety of personal problems, issues and concerns.
This service is provided free of charge to all employees of the Chicago Park District.
Professional counselors offer crisis intervention, assessment and referral to community
resources. Any personal problem that troubles an employee is a legitimate reason for
using EAP. These issues include marriage and family conflict, alcohol and/or drug
dependency, financial worries, physical abuse, bereavement and other personal problems.
The EAP staff also makes referrals and provides information for dependent family
members of employees. EAP files are confidential and are not accessible to anyone
without your consent. A copy of the EAP brochure is included in your orientation
materials. Please read it over carefully and retain it for future reference. The fact that
you have been a client of the EAP will not affect your employment.
However, the use of the EAP service does not excuse you from complying with Chicago
Park District policies and procedures or from achieving job requirements or expectations
during or after receiving EAP assistance, nor will participation in EAP prevent the district
from taking disciplinary action when warranted.
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