Child Advocate Jobs in Illinois

1-11 of 11 Jobs

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago

Must be licensed as a Child Welfare Employee (CWEL) in the state of Illinois or eligible to receive licensure within the first 90-days of employment....

Youth Counselor - Lehre and Hagar Second Shift 3pm-11pm

  • Belleville, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 17 days ago

Employing your training in our CARE practice model and the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) system, you maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment....

Youth Counselor - Lehre and Hagar First Shift 7am - 3pm

  • Belleville, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 17 days ago

Employing your training in our CARE practice model and the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) system, you maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment....

Patient Advocate

  • O Fallon, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • O Fallon, IL
  • 18 days ago

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Child Welfare Specialist

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 26 days ago

Essential Functions Serves as a Permanency Child Welfare Specialist. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care....

Youth Counselor for Response & Mobilization Servies - FT - Logan & Champaign Counties

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications of Youth Counselor for MobileResponse & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include : Bachelor's degree in related field Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)...

Child Protection Specialist

  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Location: Rockford, IL, US, 61107 Job Requisition ID: 45056 DCFS is deeply committed to...

Youth Advocate Caseworker

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

. • Develop social service plan for all client cases. • Assist clients in locating housing options and provide counseling services related to the process and requirements to appropriately and effectively...

Youth Advocate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Use knowledge of community resources to help participants achieved the goals outlined in their development plan....

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

For a full description of the Child Welfare Specialist, please click here to find all job descriptions in alphabetical order....

Youth Advocate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Join our team today! At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we are dedicated to empowering Youth, fostering hope, and creating brighter futures. Our mission is to be advocates, educators, coaches, and...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Child Advocate positions.

Highest Education Level

Child Advocates in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.4%
High School or GED
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Child Advocates in Illinois
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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