Available Positions

Foster Care Therapist ( Apply )

United Methodist Children’s Home is currently accepting resumes for extremely motivated, energetic professionals who want to help make a difference in the lives of children. We currently have an opening in our Adolescent Professional Foster Care program. Adolescent Professional Foster Care is a program that provides highly specialized, intensive care to youth ages 12- 16 years, who are moving from residential treatment or who need more intensive services from their current placement. This program is seeking a Masters Level Therapist to provide clinical services to youth and families. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in a Human Services Field (previous counseling experience and Licensed Therapist strongly preferred).

Registered Nurse for Best Beginnings / Nurse-Family Partnership ( Apply )

Want to make a profound difference in the lives of low-income, first time parents and their children? Come join the team of nurses at United Methodist Children’s Home. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (Bachelors Level preferred) to provide in home visiting services to participants in Marion County. This position offers nurses a high level of autonomy, flexibility and personal satisfaction in a relationship based model that builds on a client’s skills, confidence and hope. Starting Salary Range: $27,500 - $35,000 plus benefits.

Community Connections Therapist ( Apply )

United Methodist Children’s Home is seeking an experienced Therapist to join our Outpatient Counseling Program. This is a PRN position to be utilized on an as needed basis. Applicants must have a LCSW/LCPC and have evening availability.

Bright Start Positions Available ( Apply )

Bright Start Child and Family Education Center accepts applications for the following positions: Teacher, Classroom Assistant, Full-Time and Part-Time. Qualifications vary on position. Must be 19 years of age.

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Subsitute Teacher ( Apply )

Bright Start Child and Family Education Center is currently seeking substitute teachers. These are PRN positions that will be utilized to cover openings for teachers/assistants during vacation, illnesses, maternity leave and personal days off. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have a high school diploma, college credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.

Lead Teacher ( Apply )

Must be at least 19 years of age.  Have 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college with at least 6 hours in courses related to child care, child development or early childhood education for ages birth to six years. Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Assistant Teacher ( Apply )

Must be 19 years of age.  Have 30 hours of college credits from an accredited college with at least 6 hours in courses related to child care, child development or early childhood education for ages birth to six years (or) have a high school diploma or GED and one year of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center.  Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Professional Foster Parent ( Apply )

Our Professional Foster Parents provide stabilized care to a child between the ages of 12-16 years old who has special needs, which may range from routine to highly complex. In addition to providing a safe, healthy and nurturing environment, the professional foster parent will meet the developmental and emotional needs of the child to include maintaining and promoting a healthy relationship with the child's biological parents. Position requires:

Full-Time Mental Health Specialist ( Apply )

MHS's provide direct supervision and treatment to youth with emotional / mood disorders in our Residential Treatment and Transitional Living programs. Position requires:

All candidates must be 21 years of age (unless otherwise noted), possess a valid Illinois Drivers license and pass all required background checks & drug screening.

United Methodist Children's Home does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap. UMCH is an equal opportunity employer.