Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions
Friday, 06/27/08
Please Refer to Note at Bottom of List
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: Chicago, IL 60616)
F/T - Provide financial and operational support to program personnel within LSSI’s service networks. Primarily responsible for budgets, forecasting, contracts, A/R, A/P, G/L and other tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related area.
Thirty plus hours of Accounting.
Three years of experience in Accounting.
Relate well with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated competency in computer use.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Meg.Colbert@LSSI.org or 847-390-1453
Child Welfare Supervisor
(Office Location (s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Chicago, IL 60618; Canton, IL 61520)
Provide supervision and support child welfare workers insuring compliance with service, program plans and requirements, collaborate with management, Intact, foster care and adoption staff.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, with
child welfare/supervisory experience.
Current professional licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable
vehicle.
Transport clients as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
Full-time position requiring supervision of at least five staff, with weekly supervision of each worker. Qualified candidate will submit documentation on a weekly basis of their supervision. Person will be responsible for overseeing that the workers are prepared for court, ACR’s as well as a variety of other duties. Master’s degree in social work or related human services field, DCFS licensure, CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, DCFS licensure,
CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable vehicle.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60618
Email or Fax resume: Molly.Kim@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
F/T individual to supervise a unit of CWSs and CWAs providing child welfare services which may include foster care, adoption services and/or counseling services. Masters degree in social work or related services. Three years experience in social services required. Must have valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in social work or related services.
Three years experience in social services.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Record of compliance with the law and clearance on IL CANTS.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
700 East Oak
Canton, IL 61520
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Child Welfare Specialist(s)
(Office Location(s): West Peoria, IL 61604; Chicago, IL 60616; Rock Island, IL 61201; Aurora, IL 60505 (Bilingual English/Spanish; Marion, IL 62959)
Provide and coordinate continuum of case management services on all levels of child welfare. Court appearances and home visits possibly involved. One year child welfare experience or two years related experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field.
IL DCFS Child Welfare License.
Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must pass background check by fingerprints and CANTS.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Paula.Graves@LSSI.org or 309.671-0503
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Augustana Open Arms Foster Care
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Christiana.Vanseth@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Or
Latrice.Ware@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite #1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Torri.Smith@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
In addition to the above noted requirements for Child Welfare Specialist, candidates applying for CWS position in Aurora must be bilingual English/Spanish:
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
551 South Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Email or Fax resume: Robert.Jimenez@LSSI.org or 630-896-5613
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
Email cover letter, resume & list of 3 professional references by Fri., 07/11/2008 to: Barbara.Stein@LSSI.org
Residential Treatment Specialist
(Office Location: Nachusa, IL 61057 and Nachusa, IL 61057)
Supervise daily routines of adolescents in a residential substance abuse treatment facility.
Provide direct, specialized treatment to assist individuals in a residential program achieve more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development.
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
CADC or eligible to become a Certified Alcohol-Drug Counselor.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Choices Unit
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Brian.Nawrocki@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Supervise daily routines of adolescents and provide treatment-related services to clients according to identified treatment plan to assist clients in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
ATD Program
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Mike.Duerst@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Early Childhood Teacher
(Site Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
Full-time position for 3 – 5 year old children and is committed to the developmental growth of children and who has a passion for working with children. Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program
leading towards a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3 – 5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
Assistant Teacher
(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60640; Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T – Under the general supervision of a teacher or designee, individual will provide
assistance for the well-being and instruction of a group of 2 to 5 year old children. Involves working as a member of the staff team in the best interest of the children and the center as a whole. Must have current CDA or be enrolled in an accredited CDA program and have at least two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or current enrollment in an accredited CDA program.
Two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required by standards.
Ability to work a 12-month school year.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax Resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
F/T – Assist Head Start teacher for 3 to 5 year old children. Due to federal Head Start standards, qualified candidate must have current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children required. No exceptions! Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or
university.
One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754-56 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Fax Resume: 773-262-7424
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.
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.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
For information and/or application, Email or Fax:
Elaine.Pfluger@LSSI.org or 815-395-8716
Program Director
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T – Applicant must have a Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field and a minimum of three years experience in direct service or a Bachelors degree and five years experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Applicant must have a valid IL driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and access to reliable transportation.
Minimum Requirements:
Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency
standards.
Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s).
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff.
Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget.
Perform other related tasks as necessary or as assigned.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Foster Care, Intact, Adoption and Counseling
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Jere.Moore@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
:State Pre-K Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T position available for teacher to implement State Pre-K services in Head Start
classroom for 3-5 year old children. No exceptions: Due to ISBE requirements, candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
The state of Illinois and Head Start REQUIRE that the State Pre-K Teacher have a
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood
Certification – No Exceptions!
Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the
agency’s service population.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Email or Fax resume: Kim.Shelton@LSSI.org or 847-390-1453A
Early Childhood Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
F/T – No Exceptions – Due to requirement to meet federal Head start standards, candidate must have an AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program leading toward a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education. Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting and Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Ideal candidate would have experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
Contact Name/Fax resume: A. Khan, 773-878-4211
Master’s Clinical Therapist
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T – Provide psychotherapy to adults and children in individual group, or family modalities. Demonstrate familiarity with issues related to foster care, including domestic violence, physical and/or sexual abuse. Participate in assessments of sexual abuse victims and offenders under supervision of SOMB staff. Masters degree in social services field required. LCPC/LCSW preferred. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening as part of the DCFS criminal background check process.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both
verbally and in writing.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Knowledgeable of DSM-IV and its applications.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening as part of the DCFS criminal
background check process.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: John.Schlicksup@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
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NOTE: Pre-employment drug test may be required.
Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions
Friday, 06/20/08
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: Chicago, IL 60616)
F/T - Provide financial and operational support to program personnel within LSSI’s service networks. Primarily responsible for budgets, forecasting, contracts, A/R, A/P, G/L and other tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related area.
Thirty plus hours of Accounting.
Three years of experience in Accounting.
Relate well with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated competency in computer use.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Meg.Colbert@LSSI.org or 847-390-1453
Child Welfare Supervisor
(Office Location (s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Chicago, IL 60618; Champaign, IL 61821,
Canton, IL 61520)
Provide supervision and support child welfare workers insuring compliance with service, program plans and requirements, collaborate with management, Intact, foster care and adoption staff.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, with
child welfare/supervisory experience.
Current professional licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable
vehicle.
Transport clients as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
Full-time position requiring supervision of at least five staff, with weekly supervision of each worker. Qualified candidate will submit documentation on a weekly basis of their supervision. Person will be responsible for overseeing that the workers are prepared for court, ACR’s as well as a variety of other duties. Master’s degree in social work or related human services field, DCFS licensure, CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, DCFS licensure,
CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable vehicle.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60618
Email or Fax resume: Molly.Kim@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Full-time position to supervise CWSs to provide an array of services to achieve permanency for children per service plan and policies of agency, accreditation and regulatory bodies. Must have Master’s degree in social work or related human services field, plus three years experience in social services. Licensing as required by the state of IL and regulatory agencies is needed, as well as CANTS and background check. Must have access to reliable auto, valid IL driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field.
Valid IL driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto liability insurance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Licensing as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies.
Three years experience in social services.
Must pass CANTS and background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Darrin.Holt@LSSI.org or 217-398-3176
F/T individual to supervise a unit of CWSs and CWAs providing child welfare services which may include foster care, adoption services and/or counseling services. Masters degree in social work or related services. Three years experience in social services required. Must have valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in social work or related services.
Three years experience in social services.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Record of compliance with the law and clearance on IL CANTS.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
700 East Oak
Canton, IL 61520
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Child Welfare Specialist(s)
(Office Location(s): West Peoria, IL 61604; Chicago, IL 60616; Rock Island, IL 61201; Aurora, IL 60505 (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Provide and coordinate continuum of case management services on all levels of child welfare. Court appearances and home visits possibly involved. One year child welfare experience or two years related experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field.
IL DCFS Child Welfare License.
Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must pass background check by fingerprints and CANTS.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Paula.Graves@LSSI.org or 309.671-0503
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Augustana Open Arms Foster Care
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Christiana.Vanseth@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Or
Latrice.Ware@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite #1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Torri.Smith@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
In addition to the above noted requirements for Child Welfare Specialist, candidates applying for CWS position in Aurora must be bilingual English/Spanish:
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
551 South Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Email or Fax resume: Robert.Jimenez@LSSI.org or 630-896-5613
Residential Treatment Specialist
(Office Location: Nachusa, IL 61057 and Nachusa, IL 61057)
Supervise daily routines of adolescents in a residential substance abuse treatment facility.
Provide direct, specialized treatment to assist individuals in a residential program achieve more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
CADC or eligible to become a Certified Alcohol-Drug Counselor.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Choices Unit
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Brian.Nawrocki@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Supervise daily routines of adolescents and provide treatment-related services to clients according to identified treatment plan to assist clients in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
ATD Program
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Mike.Duerst@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Early Childhood Teacher
(Site Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
Full-time position for 3 – 5 year old children and is committed to the developmental growth of children and who has a passion for working with children. Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program
leading towards a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3 – 5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
Assistant Teacher
(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60640; Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T – Under the general supervision of a teacher or designee, individual will provide
assistance for the well-being and instruction of a group of 2 to 5 year old children. Involves working as a member of the staff team in the best interest of the children and the center as a whole. Must have current CDA or be enrolled in an accredited CDA program and have at least two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or current enrollment in an accredited CDA program.
Two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required by standards.
Ability to work a 12-month school year.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax Resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
F/T – Assist Head Start teacher for 3 to 5 year old children. Due to federal Head Start standards, qualified candidate must have current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children required. No exceptions! Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or
university.
One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754-56 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Fax Resume: 773-262-7424
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.
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.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
For information and/or application, Email or Fax:
Elaine.Pfluger@LSSI.org or 815-395-8716
Program Director
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T – Applicant must have a Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field and a minimum of three years experience in direct service or a Bachelors degree and five years experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Applicant must have a valid IL driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and access to reliable transportation.
Minimum Requirements:
Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency
standards.
Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s).
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff.
Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget.
Perform other related tasks as necessary or as assigned.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Foster Care, Intact, Adoption and Counseling
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Jere.Moore@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
:State Pre-K Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T position available for teacher to implement State Pre-K services in Head Start
classroom for 3-5 year old children. No exceptions: Due to ISBE requirements, candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
The state of Illinois and Head Start REQUIRE that the State Pre-K Teacher have a
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood
Certification – No Exceptions!
Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the
agency’s service population.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Email or Fax resume: Kim.Shelton@LSSI.org or 847-390-1453A
Early Childhood Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
F/T – No Exceptions – Due to requirement to meet federal Head start standards, candidate must have an AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program leading toward a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education. Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting and Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Ideal candidate would have experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
Contact Name/Fax resume: A. Khan, 773-878-4211
Counselor/Therapist
(Office Location: Champaign, IL 61821)
F/T - Provide the full range of therapeutic services to children in foster care, their birth parents and foster/adoptive parents in accordance with the comprehensive, integrated assessments, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child and family. Services provided within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies and program plans. Master’s degree in social work or related human services field required. Must have valid IL driver’s license, reliable transportation and automobile liability insurance. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass background checks.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work or related human services field. Ability to perform
functions with greater clinical expertise and function more independently than
Master’s CWS/Therapist.
Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both
verbally and in writing.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance required.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
Knowledge of DMS-IV and its applications.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
103 S. Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Darrin.Holt@LSSI.org or 217-398-3176
Open CHILD CARE Worker Positions
Friday, 06/06/08
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.
Accountant/Bookkeeper
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T – Responsibilities include maintenance of foster care billing database, accounts receivable, preparation and distribution of DCFS and other 3rd party billing and general accounting duties. Two years of specialized financial training or equivalent experience required. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently, prioritize work, be detail oriented, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Minimum Requirements:
Two years of specialized financial training or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to focus on details.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Excellent customer service skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Central Region CCS Business Office
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Debbie.Marchand@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Child Welfare Supervisor
(Office Location (s): Rock Island, IL 61201; Chicago, IL 60618; Champaign, IL 61821,
Canton, IL 61520)
Provide supervision and support child welfare workers insuring compliance with service, program plans and requirements, collaborate with management, Intact, foster care and adoption staff.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, with
child welfare/supervisory experience.
Current professional licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable
vehicle.
Transport clients as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite 1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
Full-time position requiring supervision of at least five staff, with weekly supervision of each worker. Qualified candidate will submit documentation on a weekly basis of their supervision. Person will be responsible for overseeing that the workers are prepared for court, ACR’s as well as a variety of other duties. Master’s degree in social work or related human services field, DCFS licensure, CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, DCFS licensure,
CERAP and CCA 402 preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable vehicle.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60618
Email or Fax resume: Molly.Kim@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Full-time position to supervise CWSs to provide an array of services to achieve permanency for children per service plan and policies of agency, accreditation and regulatory bodies. Must have Master’s degree in social work or related human services field, plus three years experience in social services. Licensing as required by the state of IL and regulatory agencies is needed, as well as CANTS and background check. Must have access to reliable auto, valid IL driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field.
Valid IL driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto liability insurance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Licensing as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies.
Three years experience in social services.
Must pass CANTS and background check.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Darrin.Holt@LSSI.org or 217-398-3176
F/T individual to supervise a unit of CWSs and CWAs providing child welfare services which may include foster care, adoption services and/or counseling services. Masters degree in social work or related services. Three years experience in social services required. Must have valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in social work or related services.
Three years experience in social services.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Record of compliance with the law and clearance on IL CANTS.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
700 East Oak
Canton, IL 61520
Email or Fax resume: Stephen.DeJaynes@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Child Welfare Senior Supervisor
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
Provide oversight and leadership to case management staff insuring appropriate case management services are provided to children and families. Prefer applicant who has completed Child Welfare Licensure process. Some evenings and an occasional weekend required.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and access to reliable
vehicle.
Minimum five years of supervisory experience.
Licensure preferred: Field LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LCP.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
DCFS licensure, record of compliance with the law and clearance on
Illinois CANTS.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Paula.Graves@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Child Welfare Specialist(s)
(Office Location(s): West Peoria, IL 61604; Champaign, IL 61821; Chicago, IL 60616; Rock Island, IL 61201; Aurora, IL 60505 (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Provide and coordinate continuum of case management services on all levels of child welfare. Court appearances and home visits possibly involved. One year child welfare experience or two years related experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field.
IL DCFS Child Welfare License.
Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must pass background check by fingerprints and CANTS.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Paula.Graves@LSSI.org or 309.671-0503
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
103 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Email or Fax resume: Darrin.Holt@LSSI.org or 217-398-3176
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Augustana Open Arms Foster Care
10 West 35th Street – 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
Email or Fax resume: Christiana.Vanseth@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Or
Latrice.Ware@LSSI.org or 312-225-9926
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
4709 44th Street – Suite #1
Rock Island, IL 61201
Email or Fax resume: Torri.Smith@LSSI.org or 309-786-1407
In addition to the above noted requirements for Child Welfare Specialist, candidates applying for CWS position in Aurora must be bilingual English/Spanish:
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
551 South Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Email or Fax resume: Robert.Jimenez@LSSI.org or 630-896-5613
Residential Treatment Specialist
(Office Location: Nachusa, IL 61057 and Nachusa, IL 61057)
Supervise daily routines of adolescents in a residential substance abuse treatment facility.
Provide direct, specialized treatment to assist individuals in a residential program achieve more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
CADC or eligible to become a Certified Alcohol-Drug Counselor.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Choices Unit
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Brian.Nawrocki@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Supervise daily routines of adolescents and provide treatment-related services to clients according to identified treatment plan to assist clients in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
ATD Program
1261 IL Route 38
P. O. Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
Email or Fax resume: Mike.Duerst@LSSI.org or 815-284-6162
Early Childhood Teacher
(Site Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
Full-time position for 3 – 5 year old children and is committed to the developmental growth of children and who has a passion for working with children. Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program
leading towards a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3 – 5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
Assistant Teacher
(Office Location(s): Chicago, IL 60640; Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T – Under the general supervision of a teacher or designee, individual will provide
assistance for the well-being and instruction of a group of 2 to 5 year old children. Involves working as a member of the staff team in the best interest of the children and the center as a whole. Must have current CDA or be enrolled in an accredited CDA program and have at least two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or current enrollment in an accredited CDA program.
Two years experience teaching 2 to 5 year old children.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required by standards.
Ability to work a 12-month school year.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Email or Fax Resume: Atiya.Khan@LSSI.org or 773-878-4211
F/T – Assist Head Start teacher for 3 to 5 year old children. Due to federal Head Start standards, qualified candidate must have current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children required. No exceptions! Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
Current CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or
university.
One year experience teaching 3 to 5 year old children.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754-56 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Fax Resume: 773-262-7424
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.
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.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
1616 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
For information and/or application, Email or Fax:
Elaine.Pfluger@LSSI.org or 815-395-8716
Program Director
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T – Applicant must have a Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field and a minimum of three years experience in direct service or a Bachelors degree and five years experience in direct service. Three to five years of supervisory/management experience preferred. Applicant must have a valid IL driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and access to reliable transportation.
Minimum Requirements:
Maintain programs in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation and agency
standards.
Define and maintain staffing requirements for the program(s).
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff.
Develop, implement and be accountable for program budget.
Perform other related tasks as necessary or as assigned.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services – Foster Care, Intact, Adoption and Counseling
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: Jere.Moore@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
Clinical Supervisor
(Office Location: West Peoria, IL 61604)
F/T individual to supervise staff of the counseling program who work with referrals from Foster Care and referrals for sexual abuse assessment and treatment. Complete required reports and attend meetings as assigned. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to work in a team environment. Licensing or certification requirements include LCPC or LCSW. Masters degree in social work or related human services field. Valid IL driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance required. Good communication skills. Must pass background check and IL CANTS.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in social work or related human services field.
Be able to perform functions with greater clinical expertise and function more
independently.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both
verbally and in writing.
Valid IL driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Access to reliable transportation for visits, meetings and to transport clients as needed.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
Knowledge of DMS-IV and its applications, under the supervision of a licensed
clinician.
LCPC or LCSW.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children’s Community Services
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
Email or Fax resume: John.Schlicksup@LSSI.org or 309-671-0503
State Pre-K Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60660)
F/T position available for teacher to implement State Pre-K services in Head Start
classroom for 3-5 year old children. No exceptions: Due to ISBE requirements, candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Type 04 Early Childhood Certification. Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old required. Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
The state of Illinois and Head Start REQUIRE that the State Pre-K Teacher have a
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Type 04 Early Childhood
Certification – No Exceptions!
Two years of experience teaching children 3-5 years old.
Ability to speak Spanish or Urdu a plus!
Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the
agency’s service population.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Rogers Park Children’s Center
1754 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Email or Fax resume: Kim.Shelton@LSSI.org or 847-390-1453A
Early Childhood Teacher
(Office Location: Chicago, IL 60640)
F/T – No Exceptions – Due to requirement to meet federal Head start standards, candidate must have an AA in Early Childhood Education (and be currently enrolled in a college program leading toward a BA in ECE) or a BA in Early Childhood Education. Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting and Head Start experience required. Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
AA in Early Childhood Education.
Two years experience teaching 3-5 year old children in a pre-school setting.
Ideal candidate would have experience working at a Head Start center.
Work a 12-month school year.
Demonstrated ability or desire to work with children with disabilities.
Possess health and safety certifications, as required.
Ability to speak Yoribu a plus!
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Winthrop Children’s Center
4848 North Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
Contact Name/Fax resume: A. Khan, 773-878-4211