Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LSSI serves people through an array of programs at more than 100 sites across Illinois. LSSI’s services include counseling, mental health, substance abuse treatment, residential treatment for children and adolescents, early childhood education, programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities, foster care and adoption, housing and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, nursing care and programs for prisoners and their families.   

(Office location: Peoria, IL) 

Associate Executive Director 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a nonprofit statewide organization which seeks an Associate Executive Director for the Peoria based children’s division.  Primary responsibilities include assisting with the overall management and administration of the Children’s Community Service Network operations in Central Illinois, Peoria Region which includes programs that provide foster care, adoption, counseling, and prevention services through five offices. A MSW or other COA approved Masters Degree and DCFS licensure are required. Significant experience in nonprofit management, preferably in a social services organization is essential.  The ideal applicant must have a child welfare background; be a visionary leader; and a capable administrator with strong fiscal management skills.  Proven ability to partner with communities, other nonprofit social services agencies, and governmental agencies is essential.  This position will be available in June 2006. 

Minimum requirements: 

.           MSW or masters degree in closely related human services field

.           Child Welfare background with DCFS licensure 

.           Significant upper management experience 

.           Minimum 3 years supervisory experience  

.           When applying, please mention job code:  AExDCca 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

1001 East Touhy Ave. , Suite 187
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Attn: John Schnier 

Email or Fax Resume:  [email protected]  or  847-635-6764

(Office location: Rock Island, IL & Nachusa, IL)  

Therapist - Child Specialist

Seeking a licensed Therapist to work with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidate will perform therapeutic & advocacy services for families created through adoption and/or subsidized guardianship. Provide assistance with some clinical supervision. Applicants must be LCSW certified. This position is full-time.

Minimum requirements:  

·        MSW or master’s degree in counseling or a related field

·        Minimum two (2) years post-graduate work experience

·        Current LCSW  

·        Child welfare experience preferred

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications

When applying, please mention job code: TherCca

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Rock Island

4709 44th Street, Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61265

ATTN: Tammy Weisenberger 

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 309-671-0503 

Nachusa Lutheran Home of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Nachusa 

1261 Illinois Route 38
Nachusa, IL 61057
ATTN: Jeremy Hooker

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815-284-2537 

(Office locations: Champaign, IL. & Rockford, IL.)  

Counselor

Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults care in this full-time position. Knowledge of foster care and child welfare system is helpful. Master’s Degree in related Human Services field required & licensed counselor/social worker preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Some evening work hours required.

Minimum requirements:  

·        MSW or master’s degree in counseling or a related field

·        Minimum one year of related work experience

·        Current professional licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC) preferred.  

·        Child welfare experience preferred

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications

When applying, please mention job code: CnslCca 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Champaign  

103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821

ATTN: Amy Trussell 

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 217-398-3176 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Rockford

313 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101
ATTN: Kathy Reese  

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 815-969-8871

 

 

(Office locations: Chicago, IL and Nachusa, IL)

Child Welfare Specialist

LSSI currently has a variety of Child Welfare Specialist positions available in the   Children’s Community Services programs throughout Illinois.  In these full-time positions you will provide a range of case management services designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family with the policy and procedures of the agency, COA, and regulatory agency.  

Minimum requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree in related human services field

·        Minimum one year of child welfare experience

·        Valid state of Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance

·        Access to transportation

·        Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing

·        Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present within the agency and service population. 

When applying, please mention job code: CWSCca  

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Chicago

Children’s Community Services – Intact Family                         

6321 N. Avondale Ave.

Chicago, IL 60631

ATTN: CWS - Intact position  c/o Ms. Isenberg 

Please Email or Fax resume : [email protected] or 773-763-4755 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Nachusa

Nachusa Lutheran Home
1261 State Rte. 38
Nachusa, IL. 61057 

ATTN: CWS Foster Care position

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815-284-9926

 

(Office location: Marion, IL.)  

Program Director

In this full-time position, we are seeking a Program Director to provide administration & supervision for a child welfare staff who service children & families in foster care and Intact Families programs in 14-counties throughout Marion. MSW or Master’s Degree in related Human Services field w/ two yrs. of supervisory experience required. Send a list of three professional references w/ resume & cover letter.


Minimum requirements:  

·        MSW or master’s degree in related field

·        Minimum two (2) years experience in management or supervision and child welfare experience minimum

·        Child Welfare Employee Licensure

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in organizational and administrative skills

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in leadership and supervisory skills
 

·      When applying, please mention job code: PdCca

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959

ATTN: Larry Johnson

Email resume: [email protected]  

 

(Office location: Rock Island, IL.)  

Therapist - Child Specialist

Seeking a licensed Therapist to work with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidate will perform therapeutic & advocacy services for families created through adoption and/or subsidized guardianship. Provide assistance with some clinical supervision. Applicants must be LCSW certified. This position is full-time.

Minimum requirements:  

·        MSW or master’s degree in counseling or a related field

·        Minimum two (2) years post-graduate work experience

·        Current LCSW  

·        Child welfare experience preferred

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications

When applying, please mention job code: TherCca

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

4709 44th Street, Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61265

ATTN: Tammy Weisenberger

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 309-671-0503

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(Office locations: Champaign, IL. & Rockford, IL.)  

Counselor

Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults care in this full-time position. Knowledge of foster care and child welfare system is helpful. Master’s Degree in related Human Services field required & licensed counselor/social worker preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Some evening work hours required.

 

Minimum requirements:  

·        MSW or master’s degree in counseling or a related field

·        Minimum one year of related work experience

·        Current professional licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC) preferred.  

·        Child welfare experience preferred

·        Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications

When applying, please mention job code: CnslCca

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Champaign  

103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821

ATTN: Amy Trussell

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 217-398-3176

 

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Rockford  

313 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101
ATTN: Kathy Reese

Email Fax resume: [email protected]  

 

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(Office locations: Chicago, IL, Nachusa, IL, & Marion, IL.)

Child Welfare Specialist

LSSI currently has a variety of Child Welfare Specialist positions available in the   Children’s Community Services programs throughout Illinois.  In these full-time positions you will provide a range of case management services designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family with the policy and procedures of the agency, COA, and regulatory agency.  

Minimum requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree in related human services field

·        Minimum one year of child welfare experience

·        Valid state of Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance

·        Access to transportation

·        Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing

·        Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present within the agency and service population. 

When applying, please mention job code: CWSCca  

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Chicago

South Open Arms Program

11740 S. Western Ave.

ATTN: CWS, Intact position

Please Email resume: [email protected]

 

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois – Nachusa

Nachusa Lutheran Home

1261 State Rte. 38

Nachusa, IL. 61057 

ATTN: CWS Foster Care position

Email or Fax: [email protected] or 815-284-9926

 

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Marion

616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959

ATTN: Wendy Holland  

Email or Fax resume: [email protected]  or 618-997-6843

 

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

 

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