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.
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).
Clinical Supervisor
Full Time
The Clinical Supervisor at SOS Children’s Villages Illinois is responsible for supervision, oversight, and direction of the Clinical Therapy team at all SOS Illinois Villages and the In Home Family Services provided through our CASA Tepeyac site, in a manner that effectively utilizes these resources and meets all contractual requirements, as well as the needs of program clients. The Clinical Supervisor oversees and coordinates an array of treatment modalities provided to assigned clients, including the provision of individual, group, and family therapy.
Activity Specialist
Full Time
The Activity Specialist provides programs in a variety of areas such as academic support, the arts, leadership development, social development, and/or life skills. The Activity Specialist is also responsible for the management of program areas and equipment to improve the wellbeing of SOS Illinois children, families, and community residents, especially as related to the activity needs including those of cultural enrichment, as well as the mental, emotional, and physical health of the children.
Administrative Support
Training Coordinator
Full Time
The Training Coordinator will be responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks as part of the day-to-day operations of the Strategy department. This position’s primary responsibilities include the coordination of employee training; and communication regarding Training activities, initiatives, and achievements. The Training Coordinator supports all initiatives within the Strategy Department, which include a working directly with Human Resources, Quality Improvement, Operations, and offering support to all other departments.
HR & Training Assistant
Full Time
The HR & Training Assistant works on front-end HR processes, from recruitment through new hire selection, processing background clearances, onboarding, and training of staff. The HR & Training Assistant will act as liaison between candidates and the organization throughout the hiring and onboarding process as well as work with hired staff on scheduling and conducting necessary trainings and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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.
