Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions

Friday, November 06, 2009

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.

Administrative Assistant

(Office Location: Rock Island, IL 61201)

Full-time opportunity to perform all facets of secretarial duties including computer data input, maintain file and systems, office supplies, equipment, etc. Candidate will work in collaboration with management team and intra-agency entities on various issues. Assist supervisor in report preparation and perform other related tasks as necessary or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  Good communication skills.

  Knowledge of computer applications.

  Ability to work well with others and willingness to accept responsibility.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201     

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.786.1407

Case Assistant

(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)

Immediate full-time opening to work with caseworkers assisting in transporting children to visits with

their parents. Supervise the parent/child contact, as well as provide other types of transportation to appointments as needed. Must be licensed/certified as required by State of IL DCFS. High school diploma or GED required. Candidate must have a valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Willing to work weekends. Normal working hours include first or second shift, 37.5 hours per week. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must be willing to work weekends.

  Must be licensed/certified as required by State of IL DCFS.

  High school diploma or GED required.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Normal working hours include first or second shift.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

3000 West Rohmann

West Peoria, IL 61604

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.671.0503

Child Welfare Assistant(s)

(Office Location(s): Galesburg, IL 61401; Rockford, IL 61101; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time opening to perform a variety of supportive services to case managers, including assisting with transportation of clients and their children to appointments, supervising parent/child visits and documenting such activity. No experience required. Must have high school diploma, valid IL driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills a plus. Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings – flexible hours as assigned. Travel to various rural routes will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

  High school diploma.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Good verbal and written communication skills a plus.

  Travel to various rural routes required.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Foster Care

167 North Kellogg Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.343.6326

* * * * *

Full-time to perform a variety of social work, group and outreach activities to individuals and families. High school diploma/Equivalency required. No experience necessary. Provide client monitoring and linkage to appropriate services both within LSSI and other community agencies. Working hours vary, including evenings and weekends. Valid IL driver's license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma or equivalency.

  Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Rockford
321 West State Street – Suite 5

Rockford, IL 61101

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.969.8871

* * * * *

Immediate full-time opening to provide transportation for clients to scheduled appointments. Provide supervision of visits between parents and children. High school diploma or GED required, with AA preferred. Experience not necessary. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS. Capacity to understand, and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma or GED required.

  Experience not necessary.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS.

  Capacity to understand, and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs

    of the clients that the agency serves.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

Augustana Open Arms
10 West 35^th Street

Chicago, IL 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Child Welfare Specialist(s)    

(Office Location(s): Marion, IL 62959; Champaign, IL 61821)

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in our Foster Care program. Work out of the Harrisburg or Vienna office serving multiple county regions. Requires Bachelor degree in social work or Bachelor's in related human services field. One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience. Must have valid IL driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred. Prefer cover letter, resume and list of three professional references be mailed to the attention of L. Reiss, Program Director.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.

  Valid IL driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main

Marion, IL 62959

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 618.997.6843

* * * * *

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in Foster Care and Adoption programs. Requires Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field and IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain). Must have a valid IL driver's license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Candidate must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field.

  IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain).

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Champaign

103 South Country Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 217.398.3176

Child Welfare Supervisor(s)    

(Office Location(s): Aurora, IL 60505; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time position for licensed bilingual English/Spanish candidate to provide supervision of case management services to children and parents in foster care serving multiple county areas. State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc. Strong time management, organizational skills needed and be able to multi-task in a professional, helpful manner. Master degree in social work preferred or Master degree in related human services field. Three years of experience in social services. Valid IL driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto liability insurance required. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work preferred, or Master degree in related human services

    field.

  Fluent in both English and Spanish.

  Three years of experience in social services.

  Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both

    verbally and in writing.

  Valid IL driver’s license with reliable, insured vehicle.

  State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois

    and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

551 South Root Street

Aurora, IL 60505

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 630.896.5613

* * * * *

Full-time opening to supervise a unit of child welfare specialists and child welfare assistants providing child welfare services, which may include foster care, adoption services, intact family services and/or counseling. Master degree in human services. MSW preferred. CWEL licensure. One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience. State licensing/certification as required by the state of IL and regulatory agencies. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Minimum Requirements: 

  Master degree in human services; MSW preferred.

  CWEL licensure.

  One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience.

  State licensing/certification as required by the State of IL and regulatory agencies.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Augustana Open Arms

10 West 35^th Street 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Family Service Worker 

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity for a Head Start pre-school site. Excellent interpersonal skills needed. Responsibilities include recruitment, eligibility determination of families and enrollment of children. Complete strength and needs assessment of families and, if needed, locate and refer children/families for services. Computer skills necessary for data input. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services. Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Fax resume or email resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Associate’s or Bachelor degree in human services.

  Computer skills necessary for data input.

  Head Start experience required.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop

Chicago, IL 60640

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.390.1453, attention Fessie Verrett-McChristian

Food Service Aide/Waitstaff

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60651)

Full-time opening. Individual will be under the direction of the Director of Food Services or designated supervisor and will be responsible for assigned food service duties. Must have a high school diploma. Minimum two years of food preparation experience. City and State Food Sanitation Certificate required. Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus. Prepare breakfast and snack, serve catered lunch, meal planning in conjunction with the site director, and assist with classroom educational food experiences. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma.

  City and State Food Sanitation Certificate.

  Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus.

  Minimum two years of food preparation experience.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

Rogers Park Children’s Center

1754 West Devon Avenue

Chicago, IL 60660

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 773.262.7424

Foster Care Manager

(Office Location: Rock Island, IL 61301)

Immediate full-time opening with some flexible time in the evenings, Supervise a unit of CWSs/Resources staff providing the full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families. Master degree in approved field and clinical licensure with LCSW preferred. Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Must pass both fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in approved field.

  Clinical licensure with LCSW preferred.

  Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Rock Island Foster Care

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.671.0503

Therapist 

(Office Location: Rock Island, IL 61201)

Full-time opportunity to provide the full range of therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and children in the foster care program and to other clients, including sexual abuse victims and offenders. Services are provided in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies and program plans. Master degree in social work or related human service field. Must be eligible for licensure in two years. Good communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance. Candidate must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Knowledge of DSM-IV and its application.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work or related field.

  Knowledge of DSM-IV and its applications.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Good communication skills.

  Passage of fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Must be eligible for licensure in two years.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.671.0503

Type 04 Teacher

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opening for Type 04 Teacher for full day Head Start/Pre-K classroom for 3-5 year old children. Experience using Creative Curriculum and managing paperwork required. Two years experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus. Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures. Hours to be determined. Fax resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Experience using Creative Curriculum.

  Manage paperwork.

  Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Type 04 Early Childhood Certification.

  Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton

Volunteer

(Office Location: Marion, IL 62959)

AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) position available in Marion office. Volunteer to help fight poverty/issues surrounding poverty in southern IL. Gain experience in the child welfare field. Help create and expand programs and mobilize community resources to support these programs.  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  One year commitment (encourage second year commitment, but

    decision does not have to be made until the end of the first year).

  Available to work any hours or weekends for at least 40 hours per

    week.

  No other full- or part-time work.

  No full- or part-time education programs, unless directly related to

    VISTA or career plans, and then maximum of one course with

    approval by VISTA.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

1616 West Main Street

Marion, IL 62959

For information and/or application,

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.395.8716

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions

Friday, October 09, 2009

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.

Business Manager

(Office Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018)

Immediate full-time opening within Headstart and Foster Care network. Responsible for budgets, forecasting, and facility management. Facility, Headstart and supervisory experience preferred with Bachelor degree and minimum of three years experience in accounting. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree.

  Three years experience in accounting.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Central Services Office

1001 East Touhy Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.390.1453

Child Welfare Assistant(s)

(Office Location(s): Des Plaines, IL 60018; Galesburg, IL 61401; Rockford, IL 61101)

Immediate full-time position to provide supportive services to clients of the intact family programs. Assist case managers in transporting clients and their children to appointments, delivering donations, advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible mentoring of school-aged children. High school diploma is minimum requirement. Associates or Bachelor degree in a human services related field is an asset, as is being bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but some flexibility is required. Candidate must pass DCFS and criminal background check as required for DCFS child welfare positions. Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Minimum Requirements: 

  Assist in transporting clients and children to appointments, delivering donations, 

    advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible

    mentoring of school-aged children.

  High school diploma. Associates or Bachelor degree in human services related

    field preferred.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking.

  Some schedule flexibility is required.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Intact Family Services

1001 East Touhy Avenue – Suite 180

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.635.7061

* * * * *

Full-time opening to perform a variety of supportive services to case managers, including assisting with transportation of clients and their children to appointments, supervising parent/child visits and documenting such activity. No experience required. Must have high school diploma, valid IL driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills a plus. Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings – flexible hours as assigned. Travel to various rural routes will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

  High school diploma.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Good verbal and written communication skills a plus.

  Travel to various rural routes required.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Foster Care

167 North Kellogg Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.343.6326

* * * * *

Full-time to perform a variety of social work, group and outreach activities to individuals and families. High school diploma/Equivalency required. No experience necessary. Provide client monitoring and linkage to appropriate services both within LSSI and other community agencies. Working hours vary, including evenings and weekends. Valid IL driver's license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma or equivalency.

  Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Rockford
321 West State Street – Suite 5

Rockford, IL 61101

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.969.8871

Child Welfare Specialist(s)    

(Office Location(s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Marion, IL 62959; Champaign, IL 61821; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time opening for individual to provide full range of foster care, reunification and adoption services to children and families. Must have Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field and have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License (training provided). Must pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  Have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License.

  Pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks.

  Valid IL driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Fax resume: 309.786.1407, attention Susan Gassman 

* * * * *

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in our Foster Care program. Work out of the Harrisburg or Vienna office serving multiple county regions. Requires Bachelor degree in social work or Bachelor's in related human services field. One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience. Must have valid IL driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred. Prefer cover letter, resume and list of three professional references be mailed to the attention of L. Reiss, Program Director.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.

  Valid IL driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main

Marion, IL 62959

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 618.997.6843

* * * * *

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in Foster Care and Adoption programs. Requires Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field and IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain). Must have a valid IL driver's license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Candidate must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field.

  IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain).

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Champaign

103 South Cuontry Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 217.398.3176

* * * * *

 

Full-time opening to provide the full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field. CWEL licensing/certification as required by the state of IL Department of Children and Family Services. Previous child welfare experience strongly desired. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  CWEL licensing/certification as required by the state of IL DCFS.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Augustana Open Arms

10 West 35^th Street – 15^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Child Welfare Supervisor(s)    

(Office Location(s): Aurora, IL 60505; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time position for licensed bilingual English/Spanish candidate to provide supervision of case management services to children and parents in foster care serving multiple county areas. State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc. Strong time management, organizational skills needed and be able to multi-task in a professional, helpful manner. Master degree in social work preferred or Master degree in related human services field. Three years of experience in social services. Valid IL driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto liability insurance required. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work preferred, or Master degree in related human services

    field.

  Fluent in both English and Spanish.

  Three years of experience in social services.

  Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both

    verbally and in writing.

  Valid IL driver’s license with reliable, insured vehicle.

  State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois

    and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

551 South Root Street

Aurora, IL 60505

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 630.896.5613

* * * * *

Full-time opening to supervise a unit of child welfare specialists and child welfare assistants providing child welfare services, which may include foster care, adoption services, intact family services and/or counseling. Master degree in human services. MSW preferred. CWEL licensure. One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience. State licensing/certification as required by the state of IL and regulatory agencies. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Minimum Requirements: 

  Maser degree in human services; MSW preferred.

  CWEL licensure.

  One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience.

  State licensing/certification as required by the State of IL and regulatory agencies.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Augustana Open Arms

10 West 35^th Street 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Family Service Worker 

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity for a Head Start pre-school site. Excellent interpersonal skills needed. Responsibilities include recruitment, eligibility determination of families and enrollment of children. Complete strength and needs assessment of families and, if needed, locate and refer children/families for services. Computer skills necessary for data input. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services. Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Fax resume or email resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Associate’s or Bachelor degree in human services.

  Computer skills necessary for data input.

  Head Start experience required.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop

Chicago, IL 60640

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.390.1453, attention Fessie Verrett-McChristian

Food Service Aide/Waitstaff

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60651)

Full-time opening. Individual will be under the direction of the Director of Food Services or designated supervisor and will be responsible for assigned food service duties. Must have a high school diploma. Minimum two years of food preparation experience. Food Service Sanitation Certificate required. Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus. Prepare breakfast and snack, serve catered lunch, meal planning in conjunction with the site director, and assist with classroom educational food experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma.

  Food Service Sanitation Certificate.

  Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus.

  Minimum two years of food preparation experience.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

North Austin Head Start

1500 North Mason

Chicago, IL 60651

Fax resume: 733.237.0431, attention Doris Holden

Foster Care Manager

(Office Location: Rock Island, IL 61301)

Immediate full-time opening with some flexible time in the evenings, Supervise a unit of CWSs/Resources staff providing the full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families. Master degree in approved field and clinical licensure with LCSW preferred. Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Must pass both fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in approved field.

  Clinical licensure with LCSW preferred.

  Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Rock Island Foster Care

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.671.0503

Program Director

(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61821)

Full-time opening, Monday through Friday, evenings and weekends as needed. Master degree in social work, psychology or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in direct service or Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency standards. Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s). Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget. Must pass

fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work, psychology or related field and minimum of three years of experience
    in direct service or,

  Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service.

  Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

Foster Care, Adoption and Counseling

103 South Country Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 3090.671.0503

Type 04 Teacher(s)  

(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60622; Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity  for a Type 04 Teacher of a Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Qualified applicant in this position will oversee Pre-K services in half-day Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Candidate must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Type 04 Early Childhood Certification and two years experience working with 3-5 year old children required. Candidate must also be bi-lingual English/Spanish. Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hours to be determined.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must have Type 04 Certification.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

  Pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Trinidad Head Start

2921 West Division Street

Chicago, IL 60622

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton 

* * * * *  

Full-time opening for Type 04 Teacher for full day Head Start/Pre-K classroom for 3-5 year old children. Experience using Creative Curriculum and managing paperwork required. Two years experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus. Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures. Hours to be determined. Fax resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Experience using Creative Curriculum.

  Manage paperwork.

  Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Type 04 Early Childhood Certification.

  Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton

Volunteer

(Office Location: Marion, IL 62959)

AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) position available in Marion office. Volunteer to help fight poverty/issues surrounding poverty in southern IL. Gain experience in the child welfare field. Help create and expand programs and mobilize community resources to support these programs.  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  One year commitment (encourage second year commitment, but

    decision does not have to be made until the end of the first year).

  Available to work any hours or weekends for at least 40 hours per

    week.

  No other full- or part-time work.

  No full- or part-time education programs, unless directly related to

    VISTA or career plans, and then maximum of one course with

    approval by VISTA.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

1616 West Main Street

Marion, IL 62959

For information and/or application,

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.395.8716

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions

Friday, October 02, 2009

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.

Business Manager

(Office Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018)

Immediate full-time opening within Headstart and Foster Care network. Responsible for budgets, forecasting, and facility management. Facility, Headstart and supervisory experience preferred with Bachelor degree and minimum of three years experience in accounting. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree.

  Three years experience in accounting.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Central Services Office

1001 East Touhy Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.390.1453

Child Welfare Assistant(s)

(Office Location(s): Des Plaines, IL 60018; Galesburg, IL 61401; Rockford, IL 61101)

Immediate full-time position to provide supportive services to clients of the intact family programs. Assist case managers in transporting clients and their children to appointments, delivering donations, advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible mentoring of school-aged children. High school diploma is minimum requirement. Associates or Bachelor degree in a human services related field is an asset, as is being bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but some flexibility is required. Candidate must pass DCFS and criminal background check as required for DCFS child welfare positions. Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Minimum Requirements: 

  Assist in transporting clients and children to appointments, delivering donations, 

    advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible

    mentoring of school-aged children.

  High school diploma. Associates or Bachelor degree in human services related

    field preferred.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking.

  Some schedule flexibility is required.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Intact Family Services

1001 East Touhy Avenue – Suite 180

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.635.7061

* * * * *

Full-time opening to perform a variety of supportive services to case managers, including assisting with transportation of clients and their children to appointments, supervising parent/child visits and documenting such activity. No experience required. Must have high school diploma, valid IL driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills a plus. Must be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings – flexible hours as assigned. Travel to various rural routes will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

  High school diploma.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Good verbal and written communication skills a plus.

  Travel to various rural routes required.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Foster Care

167 North Kellogg Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.343.6326

* * * * *

Full-time to perform a variety of social work, group and outreach activities to individuals and families. High school diploma/Equivalency required. No experience necessary. Provide client monitoring and linkage to appropriate services both within LSSI and other community agencies. Working hours vary, including evenings and weekends. Valid IL driver's license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma or equivalency.

  Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to an insured, reliable vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Rockford
321 West State Street – Suite 5

Rockford, IL 61101

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.969.8871

Child Welfare Specialist(s)    

(Office Location(s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Marion, IL 62959; Champaign, IL 61821; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time opening for individual to provide full range of foster care, reunification and adoption services to children and families. Must have Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field and have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License (training provided). Must pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  Have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License.

  Pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks.

  Valid IL driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Fax resume: 309.786.1407, attention Susan Gassman 

* * * * *

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in our Foster Care program. Work out of the Harrisburg or Vienna office serving multiple county regions. Requires Bachelor degree in social work or Bachelor's in related human services field. One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience. Must have valid IL driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred. Prefer cover letter, resume and list of three professional references be mailed to the attention of L. Reiss, Program Director.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.

  Valid IL driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main

Marion, IL 62959

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 618.997.6843

* * * * *

Full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in Foster Care and Adoption programs. Requires Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field and IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain). Must have a valid IL driver's license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Candidate must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or related field.

  IL Child Welfare License (or must obtain).

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services – Champaign

103 South Cuontry Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 217.398.3176

* * * * *

 

Full-time opening to provide the full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field. CWEL licensing/certification as required by the state of IL Department of Children and Family Services. Previous child welfare experience strongly desired. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  CWEL licensing/certification as required by the state of IL DCFS.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Augustana Open Arms

10 West 35^th Street – 15^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Child Welfare Supervisor(s)    

(Office Location(s): Aurora, IL 60505; Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time position for licensed bilingual English/Spanish candidate to provide supervision of case management services to children and parents in foster care serving multiple county areas. State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc. Strong time management, organizational skills needed and be able to multi-task in a professional, helpful manner. Master degree in social work preferred or Master degree in related human services field. Three years of experience in social services. Valid IL driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto liability insurance required. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work preferred, or Master degree in related human services

    field.

  Fluent in both English and Spanish.

  Three years of experience in social services.

  Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both

    verbally and in writing.

  Valid IL driver’s license with reliable, insured vehicle.

  State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois

    and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

551 South Root Street

Aurora, IL 60505

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 630.896.5613

* * * * *

Full-time opening to supervise a unit of child welfare specialists and child welfare assistants providing child welfare services, which may include foster care, adoption services, intact family services and/or counseling. Master degree in human services. MSW preferred. CWEL licensure. One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience. State licensing/certification as required by the state of IL and regulatory agencies. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Minimum Requirements: 

  Maser degree in human services; MSW preferred.

  CWEL licensure.

  One year of previous child welfare supervisory experience.

  State licensing/certification as required by the State of IL and regulatory agencies.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Comprehensive knowledge of Adoption/Guardianship process and subsidy paperwork a must.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Augustana Open Arms

10 West 35^th Street 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Family Service Worker 

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity for a Head Start pre-school site. Excellent interpersonal skills needed. Responsibilities include recruitment, eligibility determination of families and enrollment of children. Complete strength and needs assessment of families and, if needed, locate and refer children/families for services. Computer skills necessary for data input. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services. Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Fax resume or email resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Associate’s or Bachelor degree in human services.

  Computer skills necessary for data input.

  Head Start experience required.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop

Chicago, IL 60640

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.390.1453, attention Fessie Verrett-McChristian

Food Service Aide/Waitstaff

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60651)

Full-time opening. Individual will be under the direction of the Director of Food Services or designated supervisor and will be responsible for assigned food service duties. Must have a high school diploma. Minimum two years of food preparation experience. Food Service Sanitation Certificate required. Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus. Prepare breakfast and snack, serve catered lunch, meal planning in conjunction with the site director, and assist with classroom educational food experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

  High school diploma.

  Food Service Sanitation Certificate.

  Experience working at a Head Start or childcare program a plus.

  Minimum two years of food preparation experience.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

North Austin Head Start

1500 North Mason

Chicago, IL 60651

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 773.237.0431

Foster Care Manager

(Office Location: Rock Island, IL 61301)

Immediate full-time opening with some flexible time in the evenings, Supervise a unit of CWSs/Resources staff providing the full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families. Master degree in approved field and clinical licensure with LCSW preferred. Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Must pass both fingerprint and criminal background check. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in approved field.

  Clinical licensure with LCSW preferred.

  Prior experience in child welfare and/or resources strongly desired.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

Rock Island Foster Care

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.671.0503

Program Director

(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61821)

Full-time opening, Monday through Friday, evenings and weekends as needed. Master degree in social work, psychology or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in direct service or Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency standards. Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s). Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget. Must pass

fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work, psychology or related field and minimum of three years of experience
    in direct service or,

  Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service.

  Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

Foster Care, Adoption and Counseling

103 South Country Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 3090.671.0503

Type 04 Teacher(s)  

(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60622; Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity  for a Type 04 Teacher of a Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Qualified applicant in this position will oversee Pre-K services in half-day Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Candidate must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Type 04 Early Childhood Certification and two years experience working with 3-5 year old children required. Candidate must also be bi-lingual English/Spanish. Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hours to be determined.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must have Type 04 Certification.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

  Pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Trinidad Head Start

2921 West Division Street

Chicago, IL 60622

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton 

* * * * *  

Full-time opening for Type 04 Teacher for full day Head Start/Pre-K classroom for 3-5 year old children. Experience using Creative Curriculum and managing paperwork required. Two years experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus. Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures. Hours to be determined. Fax resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Experience using Creative Curriculum.

  Manage paperwork.

  Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Type 04 Early Childhood Certification.

  Must be able to embrace and work with diverse cultures.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton

Volunteer

(Office Location: Marion, IL 62959)

AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) position available in Marion office. Volunteer to help fight poverty/issues surrounding poverty in southern IL. Gain experience in the child welfare field. Help create and expand programs and mobilize community resources to support these programs.  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  One year commitment (encourage second year commitment, but

    decision does not have to be made until the end of the first year).

  Available to work any hours or weekends for at least 40 hours per

    week.

  No other full- or part-time work.

  No full- or part-time education programs, unless directly related to

    VISTA or career plans, and then maximum of one course with

    approval by VISTA.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

1616 West Main Street

Marion, IL 62959

For information and/or application,

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.395.8716

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions

Friday, August 21, 2009

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.

Child Welfare Assistant 

(Office Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018)

Immediate full-time position to provide supportive services to clients of the intact family programs. Assist case managers in transporting clients and their children to appointments, delivering donations, advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible mentoring of school-aged children. High school diploma is minimum requirement. Associates or Bachelor degree in a human services related field is an asset, as is being bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but some flexibility is required. Candidate must pass DCFS and criminal background check as required for DCFS child welfare positions. Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Minimum requirements: 

  Assist in transporting clients and children to appointments, delivering donations, 

    advocating with other agencies, updating resource database, and possible

    mentoring of school-aged children.

  High school diploma. Associates or Bachelor degree in human services related

    field preferred.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking.

  Some schedule flexibility is required.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Valid IL driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Intact Family Services

1001 East Touhy Avenue – Suite 180

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.635.7061

Child Welfare Specialist(s)    

(Office Location(s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Canton, IL 61520)

Full-time opening for individual to provide full range of foster care, reunification and adoption services to children and families. Must have Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field and have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License (training provided). Must pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  Have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License.

  Pass criminal background and child abuse and neglect background checks.

  Valid IL driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Be able to work flexible  hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

4709 44^th Street – Suite 1

Rock Island, IL 61201

Fax resume: 309.786.1407, attention Susan Gassman 

* * * * *

Full–time opening to provide the full range of foster care, reunification and adoption services to children and families. Must have Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field and have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License (training provided). Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. Must pass criminal and child abuse and neglect background checks. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field.

  Have or be able to obtain the IL Child Welfare License.

  Must pass criminal and child abuse and neglect background checks.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

700 East Oak Street

Canton, IL 61520

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 309.647.0262

Child Welfare Specialist / Adolescent Specialist

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60616)

Full-time to provide the full range of services and support to caseworkers, foster parents, and children to ensure that adolescents in foster care receive the necessary assistance to meet appropriate developmental and educational milestones within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. Requirements include: DCFS licensure preferred, but not mandatory.  Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field, minimum of one year of experience working with At-Risk populations (specifically children 12-up). Normal working hours are generally from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the position does require evening hours and weekends. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle required. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Prospective employee must pass the DCFS fingerprint and criminal background check process.

Minimum Requirements:

  DCFS licensure preferred, but not mandatory.

  Bachelor degree in social work or related human service field.

  One year of experience working with At-Risk population age group 12 and up, specifically

    related to crisis intervention, life enrichment groups, therapeutic recreation.

  Experience with planning adolescent/teen curriculum centered around life skills.

  MUST be able to work evenings and weekends.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. 

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

  Must pass DCFS fingerprint and criminal background check process.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Augustana Open Arms

Steps to Life

10 West 35^th Street – 15^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60616

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 312.225.9926

Child Welfare Supervisor    

(Office Location: Aurora, IL 60505)

Full-time position for licensed bilingual English/Spanish candidate to provide supervision of case management services to children and parents in foster care serving multiple county areas. State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc. Strong time management, organizational skills needed and be able to multi-task in a professional, helpful manner. Master degree in social work preferred or Master degree in related human services field. Three years of experience in social services. Valid IL driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto liability insurance required. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work preferred, or Master degree in related human services

    field.

  Fluent in both English and Spanish.

  Three years of experience in social services.

  Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both

    verbally and in writing.

  Valid IL driver’s license with reliable, insured vehicle.

  State licensing/certification requirements as mandated by the state of Illinois

    and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

551 South Root Street

Aurora, IL 60505

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 630.896.5613

Family Service Worker 

(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity for a Head Start pre-school site. Excellent interpersonal skills needed. Responsibilities include recruitment, eligibility determination of families and enrollment of children. Complete strength and needs assessment of families and, if needed, locate and refer children/families for services. Computer skills necessary for data input. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services. Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus.  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Fax resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Associate’s or Bachelor degree in human services.

  Computer skills necessary for data input.

  Head Start experience required.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo, or Spanish a plus.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop

Chicago, IL 60640

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton

Masters Child Welfare Specialist

(Office Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018)

Immediate full-time opening to provide intensive case management to 10 – 12 intact families who have delivered a substance-exposed infant. Work in partnership with an Alcohol and Other Drug counselor to ensure the parent(s) enroll in and complete substance abuse treatment, while ensuring that the child(ren) in their care remain safe and develop appropriately. This is a three-stage program, which requires good assessment skills and ability to engage in motivate clients to change. The usual length of service with each family is 18 to 24 months. Visits take place in the home where the children reside; therefore, valid IL driver’s license with access to a car, a clean driving record and valid auto insurance is required. Applicant must also pass a criminal background check and have no prior record of child abuse or neglect.  Possess or be eligible for Child Welfare licensure. MSW or Master degree in social service related field is preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Normal working hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Minimum Requirements:

  MSW or Master degree in social service related field is preferred.

  Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. 

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to an insured vehicle and clean driving record.

  Must pass a criminal background check.

  No prior record of child abuse or neglect.

  Possess or be eligible for Child Welfare licensure.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Intact Family Recovery Program

1001 East Touhy Avenue – Suite 180

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 847.635.7061

Program Director

(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61821)

Full-time opening, Monday through Friday, evenings and weekends as needed. Master degree in social work, psychology or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in direct service or Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle. Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency standards. Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s). Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget. Must pass

fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  Master degree in social work, psychology or related field and minimum of three years of experience
    in direct service or,

  Bachelor degree and five years of experience in direct service.

  Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

  Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services

Foster Care, Adoption and Counseling

103 South Country Fair Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 3090.671.0503

Type 04 Teacher(s)  

(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60622; Chicago, IL 60640)

Full-time opportunity to become a Type 04 Teacher of a Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Qualified applicant in this position will oversee Pre-K services in half-day Head Start classroom for 3-5 year old children. Candidate must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Type 04 Early Childhood Certification and three years of experience working with 3-5 year old children required. Candidate must also be bi-lingual English/Spanish. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hours to be determined.

Minimum Requirements:

  Must have Type 04 Certification.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Three years of experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

  Pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Trinidad Head Start

2921 West Division Street

Chicago, IL 60622

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton 

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Full-time opening to become a Type 04 Teacher in Head Start classrooms for 3-5 year old children. Experience using Creative Curriculum and managing paperwork required. Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and a Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus. Hours to be determined. Fax resume for employment consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

  Experience using Creative Curriculum.

  Manage paperwork.

  Two  years of experience teaching 3-5 year old children.

  Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

  Type 04 Early Childhood Certification.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

  Ability to speak Yoruba, Ibo, Edo or Spanish a plus.

No exceptions to the above listed requirements for Type 04 Teacher!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Winthrop Children’s Center

4848 North Winthrop Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640

Fax resume: 847.390.1453, attention Kim Shelton

Volunteer

(Office Location: Marion, IL 62959)

AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) position available in Marion office. Volunteer to help fight poverty/issues surrounding poverty in southern IL. Gain experience in the child welfare field. Help create and expand programs and mobilize community resources to support these programs.  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Minimum Requirements:

  One year commitment (encourage second year commitment, but

    decision does not have to be made until the end of the first year).

  Available to work any hours or weekends for at least 40 hours per

    week.

  No other full- or part-time work.

  No full- or part-time education programs, unless directly related to

    VISTA or career plans, and then maximum of one course with

    approval by VISTA.

  Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Children’s Community Services

1616 West Main Street

Marion, IL 62959

For information and/or application,

Email or Fax resume: [email protected] or 815.395.8716

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer