Child Advocate Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Part-Time Weekend Youth Advocate

  • Mercy Home For Boys and
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 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...

In Person Part Time

Youth Counselor

  • Youth Outreach Services
  • Melrose Park, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 28 days ago

This role supports youth ages 11-17 and their families during times of crisis, with the goal of stabilizing youth within their homes and preventing involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice...

Remote

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Little City Foundation
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ 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....

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Child Welfare Specialist

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

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited college or university and one year of social service experience required or a Bachelor' degree in a related human services...

In Person

Demographic Data for Chicago, IL

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Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

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Highest Education Level

Child Advocates in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
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 Chicago, IL
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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