Position Title: Adoption Specialist

Position Summary: The Adoption Specialist will work under the direction of the Program Manager of Faith Adoption to assist in promoting adoption services; recruiting, training, and licensing adoptive families; and to assist in monitoring adoptive placements. 

The position is a 35.5-hour work week.   Evening and weekend work may be occasionally required.   Travel will be required.  The position is full-time and eligible for benefits. 

Salary Range: $31,000 – $45,000 (dependent on education and licensure)

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Days, Retirement, and Medical Insurance

Position Location: The position will be located at the Angels’ Cove Maternity Home ministry location in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.   

Position Provisions: This position will be provided with an agency credit card for business expenses and travel. 

Position Accountabilities:  

•  Serve as a member of the adoption team of IBCHFS. 

•  Maintain a high level of expertise in the area of adoption, home study/licensing services, and post-placement/post-adoption supervision.  Maintains awareness of current licensing standards and adoption laws, domestic and international. 

• Recruit and educate adoptive parents regarding adoption. 

• Coordinate regularly scheduled information seminars. 

• Conduct trainings to prepare adoptive parents. 

•  Provide home study and post-placement/post-adoption services for adoptive families. 

• Completes interviews, writes home studies, and investigates prospective adoptive families to ensure they meet both IBCHFS as well as IDCFS, Interstate, and International requirements, when applicable.  This process is to be completed in a timely manner to ensure the family can either move forward in the process or be directed to a different option.  

• Identifies unresolved issues of infertility, unrealistic expectations, etc. to evaluate appropriateness of adoptive parents.   

• Monitors adoptions following the placement of the child and create post-placement reports, as required. 

• Travel to prospective adoptive parents’ home for initial home study investigation, renewals, and post-placement monitoring. 

•  Maintain accurate licensing files and service delivery reports. 

• Assist in selecting, training, developing, supervising, and evaluating contractual home study providers and adoption clerical staff. 

• Assist in counseling with prospective birth parents planning adoption.   

• Work as a liaison between birth parents and adoptive parents. 

• Assist the agency or program with any other duties as assigned.  

Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field- Illinois licensure of LSW or LCSW is preferred. 

• Certified by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to provide home study Services.  

• Demonstrate ability to be detailed oriented, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and do both against a timeline. 

• Outstanding writing skills combined with strong interpersonal skills and self-initiating work ethic. 

Position Title: GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic Administrative Assistant

Salary Range: $15 – $24/hr

Benefits: PTO

Position Summary:  The GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic Administrative Assistant will work under the supervision of the GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic Program Manager to provide secretarial services and maintain records essential to the provision of services.  The position is expected to be 22.5 hours a week with hours worked to be determined by the Program Manager.  Some weeks will exceed the expected hours, depending on other staff availability.  Evening and weekend work may be occasionally required.   This position is not eligible for benefits. 

Position Location:  This position is located at GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic in Mt. Vernon, IL.  

Position Accountabilities: 

• Maintain a high level of expertise and confidentiality in the practice of secretarial functions.   

• Maintain a consistent life-affirming philosophy, which includes never referring or advising a patient to have an abortion. (When a situation arises where a mother’s life is at risk, the clinic advocates taking measures to preserve her life, hoping that the mother and her child can both be saved.)  

• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, greet visitors/patients, and assist patients with paperwork. 

• Learn EKyros and become proficient in medical scheduling. 

• Be willing to teach a parenting class once a week. 

• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports for presentation by the GraceHaven Program Manager and Executive Director as requested. 

• Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails. 

• Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management system, and performing basic bookkeeping duties.   

• Set up and retrieve files, records, and reports. 

• Requisition, store, and dispense office and medical supplies. 

• Organize and stock boutique. 

• Organize and stock bi-monthly diaper giveaways. 

• Clean bathrooms bi-monthly and dispose of trash as needed. 

• Assist with special assignments. 

• Provide specialized support services as requested:  travel arrangements, arrangements for conferences, tracking of schedules, etc. 

Position Qualifications: 

• High School degree or GED minimum; Associates degree preferred 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Able to work well independently and as part of a team. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

• • Ability to hold personal client information in the strictest confidentiality. 

Position Title: Adolescent Therapist

Salary Range: 

Non-licensed: $35,000 – $41,500

Licensed: $41,000 – $53,000

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Days, Retirement, and Medical Insurance

Position Summary: Provide quality social services/psychotherapy to children and families in the Residential Care Program of Baptist Children’s Home. The position is a 35.5-hour work week. Evening and weekend work may be required. Occasional travel may also be required. The position is full-time and eligible for benefits. The position reports to the BCH Program Manager.

Position Location: This position is located on the Baptist Children’s Home campus in Carmi, IL. The position will have office space in the Hathaway Administration Building.

Position Provisions: This position will be provided with an agency credit card for business expenses and travel, and a stipend for on-call coverage at the current approved rate.

Position Accountabilities:

• Provide placement, counseling, case management, medical services and liaison duties between reciprocal agencies for clients in the Residential Care Program of Baptist Children’s Home.

• Work with families of children in placement to facilitate the speedy return of the child to a less restrictive form of care:
  • Provide individual, family and group counseling.
  • Provide parent training.
  • Schedule regular visits for child with family.
  • Maintain regular contact with child’s parent.
• Work as a team member with childcare staff and other professional staff to bring about positive change in clients:
  • Provide consultation services to childcare staff.
  • Provide Crisis Intervention Services as part of an “on call” rotation.
  • Help design and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Provide liaison services to all schools providing services to BCH students.
  • Participate in all I.E.P.’s and school meetings pertaining to BCH students as requested.
  • Connect with school officials, regularly to review all BCH students and incoming students.
  • Provide crisis intervention at schools.
  • Supervise the educational placement of all BCH students
• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with other agencies important to the care of children and their families.
• Develop and monitor the administration of a service plan for each child on caseload.

Position Qualifications

• Master’s in social work or human services, license preferred.
• Passionate about working in a faith-based, Christian ministry.
• Aligned with organizational mission and values.
• Active member of an evangelical church.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to use EHR programs.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
• Meet and maintain all Agency eligibility requirements to drive residents and possess required State Driver licensure endorsements.

Position Summary:  Provide quality counseling to children, individuals, couples and families within the designated area of service delivery.  The position reports to the Pathways Program Manager.  This is a 35.5 hour a week full-time position, Monday through Friday.  The position will require 1-2 days a week of evening sessions after 5:00 p.m.to accommodate the needs of working adults and families.  A specific schedule will be written upon hire.  The position is eligible for employee benefits.  Some travel to other office locations may be required. 

Salary Range: $41,000 – $53,000

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Days, Retirement, and Medical Insurance

Position Location:  The position location will be determined at hire. 

Position Accountabilities: 

• Provide counseling addressing mental, physical, and spiritual concerns related to the client’s treatment plan goals. 

• Maintain a high level of expertise in the theory and practice of individual, group, couples and family counseling. 

• Maintain clinical proficiency with treatment planning, clinical notes, and documentation practices. 

• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with other agencies providing care to children, individuals, families. 

• Work as a part of a collaborative team of Counselors and Social Workers in the care of children and families in the community. 

• Work with churches or other Christian organizations, schools, or outside groups, when requested, to offer conferences, trainings in areas of expertise or professional development workshops. 

• Become a provider for major insurance plans to accept reimbursements for professional services.   

• Attend Clinical and other agency meetings when requested to do so. 

• Assist in special projects as needed. 

Position Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field 

• Licensed in Illinois as a LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC 

• Ability and willingness to work independently 

• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office products and electronic Healthcare record systems 

Position Summary:

To fulfill the mission of BCHFS and provide a Christ-centered residential
home and needed support services resulting in positive life changes for young women who are
experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

The position is a 7 consecutive day live-in position with the following 7 consecutive days off
duty. The position is full-time and eligible for benefits.

The position will be supervised by the Maternity Programs Manager.

Position Location: The position will be located at Angels’ Cove Maternity Home in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Pay Range: $35,600 – $41,300

Benefits: Sick Days, Retirement, Medical Insurance

Position Accountabilities:

• Attend a local Illinois Baptist State associating church each Sunday with residents.
• Maintain a high level of expertise and guidance in the theory and practice of maternal-child
  care.
• Daily serve, support, love and supervise young women, modeling a healthy, spiritual, and
  moral home.
• Set and maintain healthy boundaries and loving relationships for residents within a family
  environment.
• Have a vision for life-change and positive transformation for each resident.
• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with the community, social service agencies, and
  church units for the benefit of residents.
•  Maintain residential facilities, including cleanliness.
• Manage resources to provide high quality care within approved budget.
• Provide for daily needs of residents: food, clothing, shelter, transportation, etc.
  Implement Bible studies in the home.
• Administer medications and maintain a daily log for each resident.
• Prepare and follow the cottage schedule and assist residents in following the schedule.
• Document daily progress or notes in electronic record system.
• Provide thorough information during shift change so oncoming shift can best meet the
  needs of residents.
• Perform fire and tornado drills as required.
• Obtain appropriate food sanitation credentials as required.
• Interact with the residents and help them, when needed, in completing tasks.
  Interact with volunteers and donors as requested.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and special functions.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteer work activities: mentoring, crafts, special classes, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum level of high school diploma or GED and 21 years of age or older.
• Capable of providing leadership and spiritual guidance to each of the residents according to
  her specific needs.
• Ability to recognize natural teaching opportunities and act upon them.
• Physically able to fulfill all responsibilities of the position.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Meets and maintains all State, Licensure, and Agency eligibility requirements to drive
  residents and possess required State Driver licensure endorsements.

Position Summary: Provide custodial care for children in a Christian environment.
The position is a 7 consecutive day live-in position with the following 7 consecutive days off duty. The position is full-time and eligible for benefits. The position will be supervised by the Baptist Children’s Home Campus Program Manager.

Position Location: This position will be located on the Baptist Children’s Home campus in
Carmi, IL.

Pay Range: $35,600 – $41,300

Benefits: Sick Days, Retirement, Medical Insurance

Position Accountabilities:

• Maintain a high level of expertise in the theory and practice of residential child care and
  guidance.
• Collect information and feedback regarding the needs/wants of users of child care services;
  use this information in planning and evaluation
• Develop and maintain positive behavior management, spiritual guidance, and educational
  and social support systems for residents; keep accurate records of progress, report progress
  as requested.
• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with community, social service agencies, and
  denominational units for the benefit of residents.
• Maintain assigned residential facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Manage resources to provide high quality care within approved budget.
• Provide for daily needs of residents: food, clothing, shelter, transportation, etc.
• Perform special tasks as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum level of high school diploma or GED and 21 years of age or older.
• Capable of providing leadership and spiritual guidance to each of the residents according to
  her specific needs.
• Ability to recognize natural teaching opportunities and act upon them.
• Physically able to fulfill all responsibilities of the position.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Meets and maintains all State, Licensure, and Agency eligibility requirements to drive
  residents and possess required State Driver licensure endorsements.