Education
Special Education Teacher
Allendale Association is currently seeking to hire full time Special Education Teachers for the fall 2007-2008 terms in our Educational Services Program. Positions are available at our campus in Lake Villa, IL and Benet Lake, WI. Candidate must have an LBS I or LBS II teaching certification. Responsibilities include coordinating, overseeing, and providing individual/group educational instruction to students within the treatment program. Also provides direction to Teacher Aides. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including education assistance. Submit resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
Education
Special Education Teacher
Allendale Association is currently seeking to hire full time Special Education Teachers for the fall 2007-2008 terms in our Educational Services Program. Positions are available at our campus in Lake Villa, IL and Benet Lake, WI. Candidate must have an LBS I or LBS II teaching certification. Responsibilities include coordinating, overseeing, and providing individual/group educational instruction to students within the treatment program. Also provides direction to Teacher Aides. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including education assistance. Submit resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER
Allendale Association is seeking a full time Community Service Worker. Responsibilities include functioning as a catalyst for discharge planning; supervising foster homes and acting as liaison and advocate for foster care children and families; work with court system, families, funding resources and communities in order to assist young adults (18-21) living independently in the community. Position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human service field; two years progressively responsible social services experience. Per DCFS regulations candidate must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Competitive salary and benefits. Fax or mail resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
FOSTER CARE/INDEPENDENT LIVING OPPORTUNITY CASEWORKER
Allendale Association, a multi-service child welfare agency, is seeking a full time Foster Care/Independent Living Opportunity Caseworker. Candidate will manage all aspects of cases in Foster Care, Independent and Transitional Living programs. Requires: Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field, two years progressively responsible social services experience, Child Welfare Employee Licensure, Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol Certification, and Certification to conduct licensing of foster homes. Per DCFS regulations candidate must be 21 years of age and have a valid Illinois or Wisconsin driver’s license with a good driving record. Competitive salary and benefits. Fax or mail resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
ATTN: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
AA/EEO
Social Services
Education
TEACHER AIDE
Allendale Association, a multi-service child welfare agency, seeks a full time Teacher Aide for our Rhonda Alter Group Home located in Highland Park, IL. Candidate must have six months related experience, preferably in a special education environment; demonstrated proficiency in skills for basic math, reading, language arts and other core academic subject areas; valid driver’s license w/good driving record and be at least 21 yrs.of age per DCFS regulations. High School Diploma/GED required; Associates Degree or Paraprofessional Certificate desired. Please submit resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847)356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
AA/EEO
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Third Shift
The Allendale Association (10 mi. west of Gurnee Mills Mall) seeks Mental Health Specialists to work Third shift (11:00p.m. to 9:00a.m.). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field or 5 years of equivalent experience. Per DCFS regulations, must be at least 21 years of age; have a good driver’s license w/good driving record. Previous experience in a residential/educational setting preferred. We offer position/shift differential, a competitive salary and excellent benefit package as well as an education assistance plan. Submit resume to:
Allendale Association
HR Dept.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Allendale Association is seeking Mental Health Specialists to work actively within the residential units to implement individual/group programs through the care, supervision, monitoring and direction of clients in activities related to client health, education and welfare, as well as care for physical environment and maintenance of appropriate records. Minimum Requirements: H.S. Diploma or GED w/related child care experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field; Valid driver’s license w/good driving record. Per DCFS regulations, must be at least 21 years of age. Competitive salary/benefits & generous education assistance. Submit resume to:
Allendale Association
Attn. H.R. Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
Director of Accounting Services
Allendale Association currently has an opening for Director of Accounting Services who will direct the Agency’s accounting functions i.e. financial statement preparation, budgeting, A/R, A/P, billing and collections. Analyzes accounting operational data on a continuous basis; oversees weekly cash-flow reports, prepares annual budgeting schedules, and other financial reports. Oversees the maintenance and accuracy of records for the accounting software. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA; Five years progressively responsible accounting management experience. Competitive salary & benefit package. Please send resume to:
The Allendale Association
Attn: HR Dept.
P. O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847-356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
Social Services
Allendale Association, committed to sharing hope in the life of a child, is seeking full time rotating second shift Mental Health Specialist to work actively with children & adolescents within our residential Units. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service field, or 5 years of related-equivalent experience, Per DCFS regulation’s, must have valid driver’s license w/good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary, shift/ position differential, excellent benefits and a generous education assistance program. Please send resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P. O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: 847-356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
AA/EEO
Social Services
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CASE SPECIALIST
Allendale Association currently has an opening for a full time Transitional Living Case
Specialist to manage all aspects of cases in TLP. Holds full case responsibility for DCFS cases
as licensed youth welfare employee contracted through the private agency (POS). Assists
clients in learning necessary life skills to live cooperatively and independently in the community.
Works with the court system, families, funding resources, schools, and other community
resources. Requires Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human
Services field; Two years progressively responsible social services experience to include one year
of successful performance as a Transitional Living Case Specialist I or three years of successful
performance of case management; Child Welfare Employee Licensure; Child Endangerment Risk
Assessment Protocol Certification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competitive salary, excellent benefit package & generous education assistance plan.
Please fax or mail your resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
Residential Services
MEDICAL RECORDS TECNICIAN
The Allendale Association currently has a full time opportunity for a Medical Records Technician to provide general administrative support to staff members, consultants, UIC Child Psychiatry Fellows and to maintain current and discharged client files as per Allendale policies. Position requires: High School Diploma or GED; Desired: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification; Working knowledge of DCM-IV & ICD-9-CM coding principles & guidelines; Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Keyboarding/typing skills at 55 wpm.
Submit resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: H. R. Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Third Shift
The Allendale Association (10 mi. west of Gurnee Mills Mall) seeks Mental Health Specialists to work Third shift (11:00p.m. to 9:00a.m.). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field or 5 years of equivalent experience. Per DCFS regulations, must be at least 21 years of age; have a good driver’s license w/good driving record. Previous experience in a residential/educational setting preferred. We offer position/shift differential, a competitive salary and excellent benefit package as well as an education assistance plan. Submit resume to:
Allendale Association
HR Dept.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
Special Education
TEACHER AIDE
The Allendale Association has a full-time Teacher Aide position available with our Educational Services Division, Rhonda Alter Group Home located in Highland Park, IL. Candidate must have an Associates Degree in Education or Special Education, minimum of one year related experience, preferably in a special education environment, and valid driver’s license w/good driving record. Per DCFS regulations must be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package as well as a generous tuition assistance plan. Submit resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
PHONE: (847) 356-2351
FAX: (847) 356-0290
AA/EEO
www.allendale4kids.org
Social Services
Allendale Association, committed to sharing hope in the life of a child, is seeking full time rotating second shift Mental Health Specialist to work actively with “at risk” children & adolescents within our residential Units. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service field, or 5 years of related equivalent social service experience, Per DCFS regulations, must have valid driver’s license w/good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary, shift/ position differential, excellent benefits and a generous education assistance program. Please send resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P. O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: 847-356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
AA/EEO