Top 393 Foster care Jobs in Chicago Il

Full-Time Therapist for our Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Hephzibah Children's Association —Oak Park, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full-Time Therapist for our Family Base Services
Hephzibah Children's Association —Oak Park, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- LMFT
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Legal & Medical Advocate (MDT) (full-time, non-exempt, Bilingual English/Spanish required)
Resilience —Chicago, IL
- $47,500 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Public speaking
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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Family Finding & Licensing Specialist
Hephzibah Children's Association —Oak Park, IL
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Assistant Administrator
Norridge Gardens —Norridge, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Foster Care Case Aid
Child Link —Chicago, IL
- $17.00 - $19.60 an hour
- Email
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Children
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Case Manager (Foster Care)
UCAN —Chicago, IL
- From $52,416 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Foster Care Specialist
Kaleidoscope Inc —Chicago, IL
- $50,500 - $59,720 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Youth Interventionist Specialist
Union League Boys and Girls Club —Chicago, IL
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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13d
Family Case Manager, Foster Care
LSSI —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Social Worker - MSW
BoldAge PACE —Crestwood, IL
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Recovery Navigator
Ampact —Chicago, IL
- $16.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Residential Case Aide
Lydia Home Association —Chicago, IL
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Behavior Aide
Specialized Education Services —Darien, IL
- From $15.25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
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7d
Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) Case Manager QMHP
The Boulevard of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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4d
Caregiver / Home Care Aide
Home Instead —Rogers Park, IL
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- LVN
- Home Health
- LPN
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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2d
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois —Oak Brook, IL
- $52,416 - $57,416 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
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Foster Care Family Support Specialist
Lawrence Hall —Chicago, IL
- $19.62 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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6d
Foster Care Case Manager
Child Link —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Case Aide/Child Care Staff
RINCON FAMILY SERVICES —Chicago, IL
- $38,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Full-Time Therapist for our Qualified Residential Treatment Program

Hephzibah Children's Association -
Oak Park, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

LCPC
School experience
LMFT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master's degree
Counseling
Psychology
Social Work

Full Job Description

Hephzibah Children's Association is a non-profit social service agency located in Oak Park, IL.

The agency offers a variety of programs including residential programs for young children, foster care, intact, and family/parenting programs, and after school and summer care for elementary aged children.

The Residential Therapist provides trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate clinical services to children ages 4–11 in a residential treatment setting. This position is responsible for overseeing the clinical care and treatment planning for one assigned unit, providing individual and group therapy, supporting behavioral interventions, and collaborating closely with unit staff to ensure safety, stability, and progress toward treatment goals. The therapist will also play an active role in training staff and supporting a trauma-responsive environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a residential treatment program serving children ages 4–11. The therapist must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where youth may display emotional and behavioral dysregulation, including aggression, elopement risk, or property destruction. The therapist is expected to remain actively involved on the unit and engaged with both youth and staff throughout the day.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed individual therapy to children according to our treatment model
Facilitate and support therapeutic groups on the unit based on identified needs (emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, safety planning, etc.).
Participate in clinical outings with youth to practice and teach coping skills, emotional regulation, and appropriate community functioning.
Collaborate closely with unit staff to implement and monitor individualized behavioral plans and therapeutic interventions.
Attend and actively participate in weekly staffings, providing clinical updates on treatment progress, barriers, and next steps.
Complete 90-day therapy/ progress evaluations and ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with agency standards.
Complete notes on each session within required timeframes.
Complete and maintain IM-CANS assessments for all youth on assigned caseload within required timeframes.
Provide ongoing consultation and support to residential staff to strengthen trauma-informed responses and reduce crisis situations.
Assist with training staff in trauma-informed care, child development, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic engagement strategies.
Maintain consistent communication with internal clinical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support treatment planning.
Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with licensing requirements and agency policies.
Weekly on-call for crisis situations in a 5 week rotation

Qualifications

Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Must hold a clinical license (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) preferred or be actively working toward licensure, with expectation to obtain licensure within 6 to 12 months of hire.
Minimum of 1–2 years experience working with children preferred, especially in residential, foster care, community mental health, or school-based settings.
Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, and behavior as communication.
Experience with crisis intervention, behavioral planning, and working with aggressive or high-needs youth strongly preferred.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with direct care staff.

Hephzibah Children’s Association is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We value, advocate for and support diversity throughout our organization. We embrace a respectful, multicultural, and inclusive environment for employees and the clients we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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