Child Advocate Jobs in Lemont, IL

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Child Protection Specialist

Posting Group: Social Services The official headquarters is 1911 S Indiana, Chicago Il 60616, but you will be assigned to work at another DCFS office in Cook County....

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Part-Time Weekend Youth Advocate

  • Mercy Home For Boys and
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 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...

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Child Welfare Specialist Supervisor

  • Lawrence Hall Youth Services
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 9 days ago

services field Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising staff in a child welfare or human services setting Valid Illinois driver's license and personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of...

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Child Welfare Specialist

  • Lawrence Hall Youth Services
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to youth, families, and neighborhoods affected by lasting trauma...

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Internship - Child Welfare Specialist - Aurora, IL

  • LSSI
  • Aurora, IL (16 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (16 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to handle sensitive...

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Youth Counselor

  • Youth Outreach Services
  • Melrose Park, IL (16 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (16 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 24 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...

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Child Welfare Specialist

  • Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Closing Date/Time: 03/03/2026 Salary: $6242-$9021 monthly....

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Child Welfare Specialist

  • Little City Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, 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 (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 60+ 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...

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Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in Lemont, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Child Advocates in Lemont, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Associate's Degree
4.4%
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 Lemont, 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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