Employment Opportunities
Embark on a career where you can make a difference while making a living. As an employee of SOS Children’s Villages Illinois you’ll be part of the solution—helping to provide a viable alternative to traditional foster care for children who need an extra boost to thrive.
Looking for a college or graduate school internship? Working for SOS Illinois while in school can help you gain valuable, transferrable experience in your field of study while also learning about the importance of the nonprofit workforce. Reach out to us at info@sosillinois.org for opportunities that may not be listed.
Child Care
Professional Foster Parent
Full Time
The professional Foster Parent sits at the center of our model of care and is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a healthy, positive, long-term living environment. You can read full details about this role on our Foster Parenting page.
Live-In Relief Parent
Full Time
The Live-In Relief Parent (LIRP) lives on the Village (at Chicago Village) in an apartment provided by SOS Children’s Villages Illinois (SOS Illinois). The role of the LIRP is to provide full-time support and assistance to the Professional Foster Parents at any of the three Villages.
Relief Parent
Part Time
The Relief Parent assists the SOS Illinois Foster Parent in providing care and services to the children including transportation of children to recreational activities, homework assistance and therapy, and additional supervision of the children while a Foster Parent is using relief time/time off.
Direct Service / Child Welfare
Child Welfare Specialist
Full Time
The Child Welfare Specialist provides services to SOS Illinois children and their families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan. They report to the Child Welfare Supervisor and are located at one of our villages in Lockport, Roosevelt Square, or Chicago Village.
Bilingual Child Welfare Specialist
Full Time
The Bilingual (English/Spanish) Child Welfare Specialist provides services to SOS Illinois children and their families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan. This position reports to the Child Welfare Supervisor and are located at Lockport Village.
Director of Programs & Services at Roosevelt Square
Full Time
The Director of Programs & Services strategically directs the staff at the Village to facilitate positive and healthy connections among Village members and leads in the creation and implementation of programming to enhance the Village community for all involved, while keeping a focus on the operational success and outcomes of the program. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Training & Licensing Specialist
Full Time
The Training & Licensing Specialist will report to the Chief Operating Officer. They will be responsible for the licensing of Professional Foster Parents and Home of Relative Parents. They will be responsible for leading required training sessions, coordinating the licensing and certification processes and will do all required DCFS 402 licensing documentation, reports and requests.
Clinical Therapist
Full Time
The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing professional clinical services including assessments, interventions, consultations, crisis intervention and psycho-social-educational therapeutic services to children, youth, families and caregivers served by SOS Children’s Villages Illinois (SOS Illinois).
Administrative Support
Accountant
Full Time
The Accountant provides support to the Accouting Department at the Downtown Office. Duties includes managing accounts payable, record fixed assets, manage and respond to inquiries from vendors, conduct monthly bank (checking, savings, and credit card), balance sheet account reconciliations, and more.
Annual Giving Coordinator
Full Time
The Annual Giving Coordinator is part of the Development Department at the Downtown Office. This position coordinates the Annual Giving Program and provides clerical, administrative, fundraising, and database support for the Director of Development and Development Department.
Human Resources Intern
Part Time
The Human Resources Intern assists with the progression of the goals for the HR and Recruitment departments. The HR Intern will gain experience with online recruitment efforts, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, processing background clearances and reference checks, working with new hire orientations, and acting as liaison between the candidates and the organization throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
Employment Benefits
PPO or HMO plans for healthcare are offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, which you may qualify for after 90 days of full-time employment.
Vision Care and Dental Care are offered through Guardian.
Paid Time Off, including Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Personal Time. Vacation Time is accrued depending on the length of service — the longer you are with SOS Illinois, the more vacation time you earn!
SOS Illinois also offers Life Insurance covered by employer (with optional add-on’s for employees). A&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and more.
Ability to contribute to a 403B Retirement Savings Plan (similar to a 401K but for nonprofits), which you can contribute to yourselves out of your paychecks immediately if you choose to do so and after 12 months, the company will contribute 4% on your behalf.
The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. More information can be found here. SOS Illinois qualifies as a registered 501(c)3.
Partial tuition remission is available for employees after 18 months of service, with relevant coursework prioritized to better equip our community to serve others through their departments.
