The SOS Illinois Application Process
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.
Professional Foster Parent Safety Net Emergency Treatment Home
Full Time
The Safety Net/Emergency Treatment Foster Family Home Foster Parent will provide stabilizing care for up to three (3) adolescent youth between the ages of 0 and 14 who have complex clinical problem such as behavioral and/or mental health problems or a history of mental health issues or multiple placements or provide placement for new placement (intake) when necessary. Youth may need stability who has experienced increased escalation and deflected from psychiatric hospitalization and/ who have been approved for higher level of care and awaiting transfer to the appropriate agency.
Relief Parent
Part Time
Relief Parents are a part of our special model by providing assistance and support to our Foster Parents during their absence. This might include taking care of children for several hours at a time in a Village home or assisting with picking the children up from school and activities. If you are someone who is interested in child welfare and want to make a difference, consider becoming a part-time Relief Parent with us.
Supportive Services
Assistant Deputy Director of Operations
Full Time
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations – Case Management Support (DDO-CMS), the Assistant Deputy Director of Operations implements the operational plans for ongoing management and improvement of services and programs at designated SOS sites. This role is responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Operations with managing all operational aspects at selected sites. This position will serve as the primary resource for the development and quality of case management services throughout the organization.
Director of Programs & Services
Full Time
The Director of Programs and Services is responsible for the overall day-to-day supervision and guidance of Village programs and clinical services to children and Foster Parents. The Director of Programs & Services provides needed leadership to assure Village census goals are met or exceeded and that the Village maintains a strong sense of community, is cohesive, and high standards of client care are maintained.
Training & Licensing Specialist
Full Time
The Training and Licensing Specialist will report to the Licensing Supervisor. He or she will be responsible for the licensing of professional Foster Parents and Home-of-Relative Parents. The Training and Licensing Specialist will be responsible for leading required training sessions, coordinating licensing and certification processes, and completing all required DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) 402 licensing documentation, reports, and requests.
Direct Service / Child Welfare
Child Welfare Supervisor – Chicago Village
Full Time
The Child Welfare Supervisor provides direct supervision to the case management staff in order to ensure the delivery of quality services to SOS children, Foster Parents and biological families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.
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 – Lockport
Full Time
The Bilingual 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 to provide services in Spanish. They report to the Child Welfare Supervisor, and provide comprehensive case management services, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the SOS Illinois Foster Parents, youth, and biological families.
Bilingual Family Support Supervisor – Casa Tepeyac
Full Time
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and guidance of In-Home Family Services Program (IHFS) at SOS Children’s Villages Illinois’ Casa Tepeyac, this position provides oversight of in-home intervention to children and families utilizing a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through teaching of skills and behavioral techniques, and accessing community resources and support.
Bilingual Family Support Specialist – Casa Tepeyac
Full Time
The Bilingual Family Support Specialist provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques, accessing community resources, and support. Intervention is provided to improve youth and family social, emotional, and behavioral well-being by using an accessible services delivery system that is flexible, culturally-competent, and responsive to the family. Family intervention is done primarily in the home, school, and community-setting, as needed.
Quality Improvement / Training
Quality Improvement & Training Coordinator
Full Time
The Quality Improvement & Training Coordinator will be responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks as part of the day-to-day operations of the Quality Improvement & Training department. This position’s primary responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting; the coordination of employee training; and communication regarding Quality Improvement & Training activities, initiatives, and achievements. The Quality Improvement & Training Coordinator supports all initiatives within the Quality Improvement & Training Department.
Facilities
Maintenance Assistant – Lockport
Full Time
The Maintenance Assistant works to assist the Organization’s Maintenance Supervisors with the maintenance and equipment need of the buildings and grounds in a manner consistent with quality and long-term preservation of the facilities.
Finance
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Development / Fundraising
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Communications
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Recruitment
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Human Resources
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Administrative
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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.
