Child Advocate Jobs in Thornton, IL

1-9 of 9 Jobs
Direct Apply
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Bilingual Spanish Speaking SCR CWS-Child Welfare Specialist-Chicago-Upward Mobility-3:30pm-Midnight

Education social work or a related human service field SCR CALL FLOOR WORKER - Chicago- STATE CENTRAL REGISTER *SPANISH SPEAKING* CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility SHIFT = 3:30pm-Midnight...

In Person
Direct Apply
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

CWS-SCR-Chicago-Child Welfare Specialist-State Central Register-Upward Mobility-12am-8:30am

Education social work or a related human service field SCR CALL FLOOR WORKER - Springfield - STATE CENTRAL REGISTER CALL CENTER WORKER CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility Work Hours: Midnight...

In Person
Direct Apply
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

CWS-SCR-Chicago-Child Welfare Specialist-State Central Register-Upward Mobility

Education social work or a related human service field SCR CALL FLOOR WORKER - Chicago - STATE CENTRAL REGISTER CALL CENTER WORKER CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility Work Hours: M-F, 9am...

In Person

Victim Advocate Specialist

  • YMCA
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in victim advocacy, crisis intervention, or related fields....

In Person

CWS - CIRU CAPU DCFS - Cook - Chicago - Child Welfare Specialist - Upward Mobility

  • Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Family: Social Services This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP)....

In Person

Hospital Based Bilingual Patient Advocate

  • Elevate Patient Financial Solution
  • Harvey, IL (4 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Harvey, IL (4 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Make a real difference in patients' lives-join Elevate Patient Financial Solutions as a Hospital Based Bilingual Patient Advocate and help guide individuals through their healthcare financial...

In Person

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 17 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....

In Person

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Little City Foundation
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ 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....

In Person

Child Welfare Specialist

  • Casa Central
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, 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...

In Person

Demographic Data for Thornton, IL

Moving to Thornton, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Thornton, IL below.

Local
National
2,388
56
Small

Child Advocate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHire curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
FutureLearn
Child Protection for Teachers
Teachers in many countries are required by law to report certain types of child abuse and neglect to relevant child protection authorities. Some nations are on the cusp of introducing mandatory...
edX
Maternal and Child Health
This program is an introduction to public health, with a focus on the field of maternal and child health. Youll learn practical skills you can use to advance in your career, or better prepare...
edX
History of Maternal and Child Health
This course discusses the history of womens and maternal child health in the broader context of public health history. We will explore how these historical contexts continue to manifest and...
Register to search for more online courses. >>>

Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in Thornton, IL

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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Child Advocate position

In-Demand skills () are the most popular among employers according to the current jobs in our database. Last updated today!