Position Summary:
Regionally based to serve as the liaison and proponent for BCHFS to Baptist churches and Associations–responsible for identifying and cultivating both new and current investors for the ministry of BCHFS.

Accountabilities:

1. To cultivate church relationships through visits to churches, pastors and Directors of Missions within a particular region.
2. To visit major individual investors and prospects for the purpose of cultivating new gifts, repeat gifts and planned giving promotion.
3. To promote the ministry of BCHFS by speaking to churches and other groups.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree

1. Experience: several years experience in Southern Baptist denominational work, preferably in Illinois.  Fundraising, sales-marketing, public relations experience preferred.

Position Summary:
Masters level Licensed Counselor in our Metro-East outpatient location.  Applicant should have experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families.  Position offers flexibility working with a team of supportive and skilled professionals.

Qualifications:

Education:  Masters Degree

1. Credentials: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent, will consider LPC

2. Experience: Counselor should have experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families.

Position Title:  Houseparents, Married Couple

Position Location: Baptist Children’s Home, Carmi Campus

Position Summary:

Provide Christian guidance and supervision to youths in a group home setting.  The Carmi campus treats youths ages 12-18 years old, who have experienced trauma and/or is experiencing issues at home and/or school.  This position would require the couple to live on campus during their shifts. The houseparents serve the residents in a family environment to promote student/houseparent bonding.  Shifts are 7 days on 7 days off.  This is a full-time position with benefits which include insurance and housing.  On campus, off duty housing is included in the benefit package.  However, Houseparents may choose to live in their own accommodations off campus during their scheduled time off.

Qualifications:

Must be 21+

Have a high school diploma/GED

Have a valid Driver’s License

Position Title:  Houseparent

Position Location: Baptist Children’s Home, Carmi Campus

Position Summary:

Provide Christian guidance and supervision to youths in a group home setting.  The Carmi campus treats youths ages 12-18 years old, who have experienced trauma and/or is experiencing issues at home and/or school. This position would require the individual to live on campus during their shifts. The houseparent serves the residents in a family environment to promote student/houseparent bonding.  Shifts are 7 days on/7 days off. This is a full-time position with benefits which include insurance and housing.  On campus, off duty housing is included in the benefit package.  However, Houseparents may choose to live in their own accommodations off campus during their off week.

Qualifications:

Must be 21+

Have a high school diploma/GED

Have a valid Driver’s License

• Serves as the primary caregiver to assigned children in care.
• Provides supervision, both on an individual and group basis, to assigned children in care. 
• Provides spiritual guidance and serves as a good Christian Role Model.
• Establishes structure in the cottages that enables the children to learn responsibilities, self-regulation and to become functioning members of the cottage. 
• Generates an atmosphere which helps the child feel accepted and respected as a group member. 
• Provides encouragement and participation in school activities, assistance with homework, and educational planning and contact with teachers by serving as a mentor and coach for children in care.
• Encourages children to plan, set and achieve personal goals and provides positive direction for children in care. 
• Maintains a safe home environment.
• Provides transportation for children to events, including but not limited to school, work, church, and medical appointments.

Position Location:  Angels’ Cove, Mt. Vernon

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. This is a full-time position with eligible benefits.

Qualifications:

Must be 21+

Have a high school diploma/GED

Have a valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Capable of providing leadership and spiritual guidance to each resident 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

Position Location:  Baptist Children’s Home – Carmi

Position Summary:

Maintenance worker needed for routine summer projects on the Baptist Children’s Home Campus.  Work will include but not limited to mowing, painting, light maintenance repair work.  This is a full time, temporary job for the summer season.  Candidate should be familiar with safe operation of lawn maintenance equipment.

Qualifications:

Must be 21+

High school diploma/GED

Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Position Title:  Summer Recreation Coordinator

Description:  This position is a Recreation Coordinator for the Baptist Children’s Home Residential Program.  It is a full time temporary summer position.  The hours will be flexible to meet the needs of the residents.

Duties:  Plan campus activities for residents, this may include a variety of indoor or outdoor recreational activities.  Candidate will need strong organizational skills, and enthusiasm for interactive activities.  

Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License

HS Diploma/GED