18 Nonprofit-Social Services jobs

Division: Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream The Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream is a multi-purpose, neighborhood resource center serving a low-income, ethnically diverse neighborhood. Services include counseling, casework, mentoring, community development and after-school programs for children and youth. Job Responsibilities: Teacher’s Aides are responsible for assisting lead teachers in supervising elementary school students in educational curriculum, Christian education, skill building, problem solving and recreational activities. Class size averages between 10 and 13 students. Aides currently needed for grades 1-5. Requirements: A passion for working with elementary age students; previous classroom teaching or group experience with elementary school students is required. Some early childhood education or elementary education coursework preferred. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families. A...

We’re Frontiers and we’re seeing the Kingdom of God unfold in the Muslim world. With love and respect, we inspire transformational movements within unengaged Muslim communities by sending teams to catalyze change in culturally relevant and beneficial ways. With hundreds of teams in over fifty countries and with fifty years of experience, we train and equip teams to be sent out until every Muslim has heard the name of Jesus. We’re building our teams with brave, innovative people like you: leaders who are daring enough to cross-cultural divides. We invite you to bring your skills, passions, and dreams to the farthest reaches of the Earth for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Will you join us?

Division:. Wheaton Youth Outreach (WYO) Wheaton Youth Outreach is a community-based youth and family resource center serving the greater Wheaton area. Services include counseling for individuals, couples and families, crisis intervention for runaway and homeless teens, casework services for basic needs, financial assistance, and transitional housing for young adult women. Job Responsibilities: The Case Manager is responsible for the implementation of case management services to Wheaton, Winfield and Glen Ellyn individuals and families who are in crisis or seeking to improve their situations. Specific responsibilities include managing client emergency funds, liaising with landlords to advocate for clients for rental assistance, processing Illinois government rental applications for clients in direct collaboration with landlords and navigating an Illinois government web portal. Administrative responsibilities include maintenance of casework and grant required documentation....

Division: Puente del Pueblo Outreach Community Ministries partners with Wheaton Bible Church and Iglesia del Pueblo to form Puente del Pueblo, which serves the residents of both the Timber Lake and Main Park apartment complexes in West Chicago. Programs include case management, adult literacy, ESL tutoring, after school programs for elementary, junior high, and high school students and community events. OCM provides the leadership staff for this program. Job Responsibilities: The Bilingual Case Manager is responsible for the implementation of case management services to West Chicago individuals and families who are in crisis or seeking to improve their situations. Specific responsibilities include managing client emergency funds, liaising with landlords to advocate for clients for rental assistance, processing Illinois government rental applications for clients in direct collaboration with landlords and navigating an Illinois government web portal. Administrative responsibilities...

Division: Outreach Community Ministries Outreach Community Ministries, Inc (OCM) is the parent organization of the following community services: Wheaton Youth Outreach, Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, Warrenville Youth and Family Services, and York Community Resource Center. Our mission is to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be; partner with the local church to put Christian faith into action through service to the community. Our mission focus is serving the most vulnerable children, teens and families in DuPage County.  Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities include supervising elementary school students in an after-school program setting in educational curriculum, Christian education, skill building, problem solving and recreational activities. Responsibilities also include supervising students in an e-learning setting by providing academic support. Class size averages between ten and fifteen students. This...

Division: York Community Resource Center YCRC is a multi-purpose community resource center serving the residents of the Villa Park area. Programs include after-school and summer programs for children and youth in 1st - 8th grades, supportive wrap-around services for program families and community organizing efforts in the neighborhood. Job Responsibilities: The Bilingual Junior High Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing supervision of the after school and summer programs serving students ages 11 to 15. This position will facilitate student learning and growth through effective relationship building and the implementation of academic, life skills and recreation curriculum. Additionally, this position will maintain regular contact with the school(s) and develop a working relationship with each parent of enrolled students. This position will directly involve students in the development of program activities and find/develop...

Coordinates Annual Giving Program and provides clerical, administrative, fundraising, and database support for the Director of Development and Development Department.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides administrative and clerical support to Development team, heavy emphasis on data entry/manipulation, with additional responsibilities in communications via telephone and email. Produce daily batches/reports to submit fundraising revenue to Finance Dept. Assist in the development of all acknowledgement letters including writing, formatting, and processing.  Assists with the preparation of solicitation kits, meeting agenda materials, conference calls, logistical arrangements and minutes for committee meetings.  Assist with maintaining databases of donor records including contact information, actions, notes, and calendar items to track Development’s work.  Organizes and maintains department files. Assist with research of donors and prospects....

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide comprehensive case management services to SOS Illinois children on the Village and in the community, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the SOS Illinois and biological families. Act as a partner to Foster Parents in times of need. Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on children and families served including timely written case notes, six-month summaries and permanency reports as required and/or requested by DCFS and SOS Illinois. Conduct quarterly audits of client files. Ensure that a healthy, safe...

Becoming a Relief Parent with  SOS Children's Villages Illinois  is a rewarding part-time commitment suitable for a diverse array of adults. The SOS Children’s Villages Illinois model of care is a unique one: we employ full-time, professional Foster Parents who care for up to six siblings in a single-family home in one of our Village communities. We equip our professional Foster Parents with the necessary tools to help heal and restore confidence in our children and their families. Relief Parents are a part of this 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.   QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or equivalent. Valid Illinois...

BASIC FUNCTION:    Provide services to SOS children and their families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    1.   Provide comprehensive case management services to SOS children, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the SOS and biological families. Act as a partner to Foster Parents in times of need.     2.   Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on children and families served including timely written case notes, six-month summaries and permanency reports as required and/or requested by DCFS and SOS. Conduct quarterly audits of client files.    3.   Ensure that a healthy, safe and secure home environment and a consistency of care is provided to the children, including but not limited to, ensuring that the children received proper medical,...

BASIC FUNCTION:      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. As a key support staff they will support and enhance the  care to children to assist in the growth, skill development, and nurturing of children in SOS Illinois foster homes.   They will serve in the parents’ absence and/or in combination with the parents and/or foster parents in providing a support system to meet the children’s needs. Provide tools and activities for educational development and enhancement in the absence or in conjunction with the foster parents.    The Live-In Relief Parent may spend time taking children in their care to appointments or activities including visitations with biological parents.    The Live-In Relief Parent is a part of the...

Division: Jubilee Furniture Company The Jubilee Furniture Company is a resale store that generates income after expenses to support the programs and ministries of OCM, Inc. It serves as the platform for an employment training program for young adults, providing paid work experience for participants over a three-to-five-month period. Job Responsibilities: The Resale Store Warehouse Manager is part of the staff leadership team at Jubilee Furniture and reports to the General Manager. Responsibilities include: • Effective communication and collaboration with the sales floor team • Supervision of the warehouse facility; ensuring a safe and clean space • Supervision of warehouse support staff team (volunteers & staff) • Supervision & implementation of the employment training program in the warehouse department including training, 1-on-1 coaching and accountability • Supervision of furniture storage and delivery processes • On-call & back-up support for...

BASIC FUNCTION:   To provide programs in a variety of areas such as academic support, the arts, leadership development, social development or life skills. Activity Specialist is also responsible for the management of program areas and equipment to improve the well-being of SOS 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.   This position is responsible for ensuring village activities occur in a well-balanced and intentional manner.   This position develops, implements, and oversees activities for the children at both the Chicago Village/Roosevelt Square Village.   The position is part-time though the schedule requires flexible hours and reliable transportation to allow for scheduling and overseeing activities for both Villages during hours convenient for the children, which may often be evenings and weekends....

BASIC FUNCTION:   The Village Program Assistant provides support to Operations, providing administrative support at each Village, as well as to the programming at the Village itself, to ensure smooth running of the programmatic and administrative functions at each Village.  The Village Program Assistant works on-site at the Village to directly and indirectly support the children, families, and staff associated with the SOS Illinois sibling foster care program, including the education, clinical, and licensing departments and functions.   Responsibilities may include work on-site at the office and community center, and beyond.                                             ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:          In collaboration with the Director of Programs and Services and Chief Operating Officer (COO), support the orientation and onboarding of new Village Foster/Relief Parents and other Village staff through accurate and timely scheduling, as well as the...

At SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, we are committed to providing safe, stable, loving homes. We do this by keeping brothers and sisters together in an individual home in the care of a full-time, professional Foster Parent. In doing so, we lay the foundation for rebuilding trust, confidence, and hope for each child in our care. Basic Function To provide programs in a variety of areas such as academic support, the arts, leadership development, social development or life skills. Activity Specialist is also responsible for the management of program areas and equipment to improve the wellbeing of SOS 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. This position is responsible for ensuring village activities occur in a well-balanced and intentional manner. This position develops, implements, and oversees activities for the...

The Chief Program Officer at Rockford Rescue Mission oversees all the program functions, including Homeless services, Recovery services, Food Services, Works! Center and the Hope Clinic. The Chief Program Officer's main responsibility is the accomplishment of agreed-upon outcome goals for life recovery residents and crisis guests by analyzing, strengthening, changing, systematizing, and integrating Mission’s programs. To provide motivation, direction, training, and other assistance to the Directors of respective Programs. A top candidate will have a B. A  degree in human services or a related field, an M.A. degree in a similar field would be preferred. Along, with a minimum of five years of productive work experience in human services or program management. Send Resumes to  Hr@rockfordrescuemission.org

RESPONSIBILITIES  Assist in weekly after school club programs. (ex: help run crafts, games, etc.)  Assist in special events, outreaches, and camping trips  Promote upcoming events  Build relationships with 5-10 students, with the purpose of discipleship       a. Continue these relationships as long as the kids are willing.       b. Work to involve them in a local church       c. Involve them in sharing their faith with others  Spend 20-25 hours a week visiting students  Lead small group Bible studies COMPETENCIES  Love for children/youth  Passion for seeing children/youth grow in the faith  Adaptability when unexpected circumstances take place  Likeability, that is, the ability to put new people at ease and exhibit a warm and friendly demeanor  Strong listening skills  Integrity  Proactive and persuasive in drawing new students to programs  Energetic and enthusiastic  Experience with serving cross-culturally  Flexibility and willingness to serve beyond the...