Allendale
Association is a not-for-profit, multi-service child welfare agency
that was established in 1897. We offer a competitive salary, excellent
benefit package and a generous educational assistance plan.
Come
Make A Difference!

The Following
Positions Are Currently Available:
POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENT
Allendale Association's Bradley Counseling Center is seeking a Post-Doctoral
Resident to provide individual, group and family therapy to residential
clients.
MENTOR
We are seeking a Part-Time mentor for our Community Support
Program. Candidate will work intensively with individual and/or
small groups of children and their families providing a positive
role model and "someone to talk to". This position offers flexible
part time hours. BS in Social Work, Psychology or related Human
Services field and two years progressively responsible social services
experience required. Per DCFS requirements, candidate must be at
least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license and good driving
record.
MENTAL HEALTH
SPECIALIST
We are seeking Full-Time, rotating second shift, Mental Health
Specialist to work actively with children and adolescents within
our residential Units. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree
in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service
field, and/or 5 years of equivalent experience. Per DCFS regulations,
candidate must have valid driver's license with good driving record
and be at least 21 years of age.
TEACHER AIDES - BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT
Allendale Association has Full-Time Teacher Aide positions
available with an emphasis on behavior management in our high end
Special Education School, Lake Villa campus. Candidate must have
a high school diploma or GED and some related experience, preferably
in a special education environment, and valid driver's license with
good driving record. Per DCFS regulations, candidate must be at
least 21 years of age.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
We are currently seeking to hire Full-Time Special Education Teachers
for the 2008 term in our Educational Services Program. Positions
are available at our campus in Lake Villa, IL and Benet Lake, WI.
Candidate must have an LBS I or LBS II teaching certification. Responsibilities
include coordinating, overseeing, and providing individual/group
educational instruction to students within the treatment program.
Also provides direction to Teacher Aides.
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CASE SPECIALIST
Allendale Association currently has an opening for a Full-Time Transitional
Living Case Specialist to manage all aspects of cases in TLP. Holds
full case responsibility for DCFS cases as licensed youth welfare
employee contracted through the private agency (POS). Assists clients
in learning necessary life skills to live cooperatively and independently
in the community. Works with the court system, families, funding
resources, schools, and other community resources. Requires Bachelors
Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field;
two-years progressively responsible social services experience to
include one-year of successful performance as a Transitional Living
Case Specialist I or three-years of successful performance of Case
Management; Child Welfare Employee Licensure; Child Endangerment
Risk Assessment Protocol Certification. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
INTAKE SPECIALIST
Allendale Association currently has openings for a Full-Time Intake
Specialist (bi-lingual preferred) to assist the Intake Coordinator
with day-to-day Intake responsibilities. Requires Bachelor's Degree
in Social Work or related Human Services field, three-years related
experience (bi-lingual preferred), working knowledge of DCFS and
DHS procedures, valid driver's license with good driving record.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST
We currently have a Full-Time position available for a Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist. Duties will include providing specific therapeutic
recreational activities with at risk youth within a residential
program. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic
Recreation or related field; six months related experience, Lifesaving,
First Aid and CPR certifications, a valid Illinois driver's license
with good driving record.
For additional information, please contact Tony Conley:
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