GIVING CHILDREN A CHILDHOOD AND FUTURE

Giving children a childhood and a future is what we are all about.  This means working with kids and families to bring about positive changes in individual behaviors and in family systems--not an easy job, but a rewarding one.  If you share our mission and would like to be a part of our team, look at the jobs listed below.

The Following Positions are Currently Available. For  more information or to apply, please contact:

Michelle Greer, Human Resources Recruiter
2130 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7208
FAX (309) 687-7299
JOB LINE: 687-7222
E-Mail: mgreer@chail.org
Web Site: www.chail.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider

 APPLICATION in PDF file 

APPLICATION in Microsoft Word Document  

Children's Home also has internships available. Please click on our intern page for further information.  

Effective: June 30, 2009

Residential Director
Grade XI, Salaried
In conjunction with vice president, manages and directs program through planning, clinical services, organizing, monitoring, problem solving, decision-making and supervising to develop and provide client services as identified through program plans, contracts, applicable licensing and accreditation standards. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in social service or behavioral science field; three years successful full-time experience in a clinical, educational, residential or treatment environment related to behavior disordered and emotionally disturbed children and their families; supervisory experience preferred. LCSW or LCPC achieved or in process. Effective leadership skills; commitment to agency mission; high level of professional skills; strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively within a management team framework; dependability; demonstrated sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children and families served; ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner; and ability to organize and execute responsibilities in an independent manner. Vision, hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective communication of information; ability to transport self and clients to various locations; ability to pass DCFS driving requirements; ability to physically restrain clients; physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related stress.