Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions
Friday, April 09, 2010
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.
Assistant Teacher – Half Day Head Start
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60622)
Immediate full-time opening for qualified candidate who has at least two years of experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children. Must have an AAS in Early Childhood Education. Individual must be bilingual English and Spanish. Good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to work well with others. Normal working hours to be determined. Please fax resume to the attention of Emilia Espinal for employment consideration.
Minimum Requirements:
AAS in Early Childhood Education.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Two years of experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
Trinidad Head Start
2921 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Fax: 773.278.9356
Behavioral Therapist
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60616)
Full-time opening for Master’s level clinician who holds a licensure from the state of Illinois. Knowledge of Medicare billing, trauma focused therapy, knowledge of DCFS and a wide range of therapeutic competencies. Experience working with behavioral clients and facilitating groups. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Master’s degree and LPC/LCPC/LSW. Normal working hours are from 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. (evenings and weekends).
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree.
Pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
LPC/LCPC/LSW.
Be able to work evenings and weekends.
Experience working with behavioral clients and facilitating groups.
Knowledge of Medicare billing, trauma focused therapy, knowledge of DCFS and therapeutic competencies.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
Augustana Open Arms
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Cassandra.Howard@lssi.org or 312.225.9926
Case Aide(s)
(Office Location: Vienna, IL 62995)
Full-time opening for qualified candidate to provide foster care services to children, foster parents and families. Work out of the Vienna office serving multiple county regions. Bachelor’s degree or working towards degree in social work or related field preferred. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to T. Pritchett, Foster Care Supervisor or email as noted.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or working towards degree in social work or related field preferred.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
504 West Main Street
PO Box 1342
Vienna, IL 62995
Email: Barbara.Stein@lssi.org
Child Welfare Assistant
(Office Location: Rockford, IL 61101)
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: Kathy.Reese@lssi.org or 815.969.8871
Child Welfare Specialist(s)
(Office Location(s): Rockford, IL 61101; West Peoria 61604; West Peoria 61604; Chicago, IL 60616; Champaign, IL 61821; Marion, IL 62959; Rock Island, IL 61201)
Full-time opening to provide the full range of foster care, reunification, and adoption services to children and families. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and have, or be able to obtain, the Child Welfare License (training provided). Must pass criminal background check and child abuse and neglect background check. Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable insured vehicle required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
321 West State Street – Suite 5
Rockford, IL 61101
Email or Fax resume: Kathy.Reese@lssi.org or 815.969.8871
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Provide the full range of foster care and/or adoption services to children and families within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured auto required. Two years of experience in child welfare is preferred. Licensing/certification as required by the IL Department of Children and Family Services. Must pass criminal and CANTS background clearance checks. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass criminal and CANTS background clearance checks.
Licensing/certification as required by the IL Department of Children and Family Services.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Foster Care
3000 West Rohmann
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Kendra.Robison@lssi.org or 309.671.0503
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Provide the full range of foster care and/or adoption services to children and families within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured auto required. Two years of experience in child welfare is preferred. Licensing/certification as required by the IL Department of Children and Family Services. Must pass criminal and CANTS background clearance checks. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass criminal and CANTS background clearance checks.
Licensing/certification as required by the IL Department of Children and Family Services.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Foster Care
3000 West Rohmann
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Zoe.Tallidis@lssi.org or 309.671.0503
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Full-time opening to provide and coordinate a continuum of casework services on all levels
of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children and their family of origin, extended family or foster/adoptive family within the policies of the agency, accreditation body, and regulatory entity. Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and at least one year of child welfare experience. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan.
Meet productivity requirements as established by the program director or designee.
Complete and submit all necessary reports, billing, and documentation accurately
and on time as required by agency and funding sources.
Assist family in the identification of both formal and informal resources that may be
of support and assistance.
Assist in the planning and facilitation of training for foster/birth/adoptive parents
and staff as required.
Perform other related tasks as necessary or as assigned.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
Augustana Open Arms
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Deborah.Saucedo@lssi.org or 312.225.9926
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Multiple full-time openings to provide case management services to children and families in Foster Care and Adoption programs. Requires Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field. Direct Child Welfare Services License a plus, but not required. Must have a valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Normal working hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Direct Child Welfare Services License a plus, but not required.
Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Anh.Nguyen@lssi.org or 217.398.3176
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Immediate full-time opening to provide case management services to children and families in our Foster Care program. Work out of the Marion, Harrisburg or Vienna office serving multiple county region. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and one year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience. Child Welfare Specialist Employee Licensure preferred. Candidate must pass fingerprint and criminal background check. Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Send cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references by Friday, March 12, 2010 to: Rachael Willis, Foster Care Supervisor at address below.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.
Valid and current 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
1616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
Email or Fax resume: Barbara.Stein@lssi.org or 618.997.6843
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Full-time opening in our Adoption Preservation Program for Child Welfare Specialist to provide casework through professional assessment of the family's problems, the provision of necessary services within the policies of the agency, accreditation body, and regulatory entity. Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated assessment being certain to engage children and families in these processes. Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources. Conduct family-child team meetings. Must be able to work collaboratively with adoptive families and other services providers, schools, and health care facilities. Position requires compliance with state mandates, COA and Medicaid standards, agency policies and program plans. Position also requires travel to the clients' homes. Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field. Valid IL driver's license with access to an insured vehicle required. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan.
Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and on a timely basis.
Compliance with state mandates, COA and Medicaid standards, agency policies and program plans.
Must travel to clients’ homes.
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 – West Peoria
Adoption Preservation Program
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Elizabeth.Acevedo-Alstrum@lssi.org
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Full-time opening for qualified candidate to provide and coordinate a continuum of casework services to children and families involved with DCFS and the juvenile court system. Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid IL driver's license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must pass CERAP and Child Welfare Licensure exam, criminal, and CANTS background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field>
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.
Must pass CERAP and Child Welfare Licensure exam.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
4709 44th Street – Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Torri.Smith@lssi.org or 309-786.1407
Child Welfare Supervisor(s)
(Office Location(s): Aurora, IL 60505; Canton, IL 61520)
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’s 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’s degree in social work preferred, or Master degree in related human services
field.
Fluency 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: Bill.Franklin@lssi.org or 630.896.5613
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Full-time opening for qualified candidate to supervise 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’s degree in human services. MSW preferred. CWEL licensure. Must have at least one year of previous child welfare supervisory experience. State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies. Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in human services; MSW preferred.
CWEL licensure.
At least one year of previous child welfare supervisory experience.
State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies.
Valid and current 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 – Canton
700 East Oak Street
Canton, IL 61520
Email or Fax resume: Torri.Smith@lssi.org or 309.786.1407
Clinician
(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61821)
Full-time to provide therapeutic services to foster care children, their birth parents and foster/adoptive parents in accordance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies and program plans. MSW or Master’s degree in counseling required. LCSW or LCPC preferred. Knowledge of DSM-IV and its application. Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Minimum Requirements:
MSW or Master’s degree in counseling.
LCSW or LCPC preferred.
Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of DSM-IV and its application.
Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Champaign
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Steve.Holcomb@lssi.org or 217.398.3176
Counselor
(Office Location: Rockford, IL 61105)
Full-time opening to provide full range of therapeutic services to children and families involved with the child welfare system. Master's degree in social work or related field required. Clinical licensure preferred. Must be able to provide services that meet Medicaid standards. Must be able to pass criminal, child abuse and neglect background checks. Knowledge of childhood trauma, DSM IV-R, and child welfare system preferred. Valid IL driver's license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle required. Normal working hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. three days a week, and two days with a later start and evening appointments.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
Clinical licensure preferred.
Must pass criminal, child abuse and neglect background checks.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Knowledge of childhood trauma, DSM IV-R, and child welfare system preferred.
Be able to work normal hours between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. three days a week, and two days
with a later start and evening appointments.
Be able to provide services that meet Medicaid standards.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Rockford
321 West State Street – Suite 5
Rockford, IL 61101
Email or Fax resume: Kathy.Reese@lssi.org or 815.969.8871
Counselor Case Manager (School-Based Temporary)
(Office Location: Sterling, IL 61081)
Seeking a qualified professional for a temporary, full-time, new position for the Stillman Valley (located near Rockford and Oregon) area to start 04/05/10 through 05/07/10. Individual must possess a Bachelor's degree in human services field. Experience in field is preferred. Experience in assessment, counseling and public speaking is required. Work with children in kindergarten through second grade. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interested candidates please fax or email cover letter and resume for employment consideration.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in human services field.
Experience in human services field is preferred.
Experience in assessment, counseling, and public speaking is required.
Work with children in kindergarten through second grade.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
Sterling School-Based Program
1901 First Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Email or Fax resume: Kristine.Nielsen@lssi.org or 815.626.8752
Family Service Worker
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
Full-time opening for a Head Start preschool 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 are necessary. 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:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Good computer skills.
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.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Chicago
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax resume: Stella.Edoimioya@lssi.org or 847.390.1453, attention Fessie Verrett-McChristian
Masters Child Welfare Specialist
(Office Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018)
Full-time opening to provide intensive case management and counseling to 8-10 intact families who have been referred by Department of Children and Family Services after a report of child abuse or neglect. The position requires good clinical and assessment skills, and the ability to engage and motivate clients to change, while monitoring ongoing safety of the children. Usual length of service is six months
to a year, or more. Visits take place in the home where the children reside; therefore, access to a car, a clean driving record and valid auto insurance is required. Possess or be eligible for Child Welfare licensure. MSW or Master’s degree in social service-related field is preferred. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English, and bicultural is preferred. Will receive extra compensation for Burgos certification through DCFS. Applicant must also pass a criminal background check and have no prior record of child abuse or neglect. Normal working hours are from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility required to client availability.
Minimum Requirements:
Good clinical and assessment skills
Ability to engage and motivate clients to change.
Monitor safety of children.
Possess or be eligible for Child Welfare licensure.
MSW or Master’s degree in related social service field.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bicultural is preferred.
Must pass criminal background check.
No prior record of child abuse or neglect.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Clean driving record.
Working hours schedule flexibility.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
Intake Family Services Program
1001 East Touhy Avenue – Suite 180
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Email or Fax resume:
Julie.Hanson@lssi.org or 847.635.7061
Program Director(s)
(Office Location: Aurora, IL 60505; Nachusa, IL 61057)
Immediate opening for highly motivated individual to provide leadership and supervision to Child Welfare Services in Aurora, IL and surrounding area. Must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Requirements include having a Master’s degree in social work or related human services field with either an LCSW or LCPC credential and be a Licensed Child Welfare Worker.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work or related human services field.
LCSW or LCPC credential.
Licensed Child Welfare Worker.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Aurora
551 South Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Email or Fax resume: Bill.Franklin@lssi.org or 815.284.9926
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Full-time opening for a Program Director for Nachusa Lutheran Home, a treatment center for adolescents and their families in North Central IL. Must be eligible for Licensed Child Welfare Professional through DCFS. Prefer LCPC or LCSW. Provide administration and clinical direction to programs for Adolescent Residential Rehab Substance Abuse Treatment Program, juvenile justice residential unit and provide administrative management of other community-based youth intervention programs. Master’s degree in social work or related field. Must have at least five years of supervisory/management experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work or related human services field.
Prefer LCPC or LCSW.
Must be eligible for Licensed Child Welfare Professional through DCFS.
At least five years of supervisory/management experience.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Nachusa Lutheran Home
1261 IL Rte 38 - Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Bill.Franklin@lssi.org or 815.284.9926
Residential Treatment Specialist
(Office Location: Nachusa, IL 61057)
Immediate, full-time opening, second shift. Candidate must have a valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. CADC or eligible to become a Certified Alcohol – Drug Counselor. High school diploma or equivalent. BA/BS in human services or related field preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Supervise the daily routines of adolescents in a residential substance abuse treatment facility. Provide treatment related services to clients according to identified treatment plan to assist clients in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development. Please fax resume for employment consideration. No emails, please.
Minimum Requirements:
Valid and current IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
CADC or eligible to become a Certified Alcohol – Drug Counselor.
High school diploma or equivalent.
BA/BS in human services or related field preferred.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Nachusa Lutheran Home
Choices Unit
1261 IL Route 38 – PO Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Fax resume: 815.284.6162, attention Delphine Hernandez
Supervisor
(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61820)
Full-time opening to provide individualized training and feedback to staff to enhance their capabilities to perform effectively. Provide direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for child welfare specialists and other assigned staff. Compile reports or data as required by management or government agencies. Collaborate with program and network management staff on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues. Criminal and CANTS background check clearance. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle required. Master’s degree in social work or a related field with supervisory experience and experience with Child Welfare preferred. State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Normal working hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work or a related field with supervisory experience.
Experience with Child Welfare preferred.
State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Criminal and Cants background check clearance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – FCA
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Fax resume: 217-398-3176, attention Carol Bradford
Therapist
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
Full-time opportunity to provide the full range of therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and children in 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’s degree in social work, psychology or related human services field. LCPC or LCSW preferred. Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field.
LCPC or LCSW preferred.
Valid IL driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Good communication skills.
Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Sarah.Paul@lssi.org 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’s 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’s 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: Elaine.Pfluger@lssi.org or 815.395.8716
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)
is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer