JOB OPENINGS
Deputy Director Licensure, Compliance and Monitoring (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/12/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/30/2025
Salary: $132,000 - $144,000 per year
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. In this role you will serve as Deputy Director Licensure, Compliance and Monitoring. Directs, plans, organizes, controls and evaluates the activities and staff of the Bureau. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Division and Bureau. Represents the Division and the Department and Secretary with other DHS offices, other state agencies, task forces, committees and lay groups relative to Substance Use Prevention and Recovery services.
Activity Therapist (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/9/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/20/2025
Salary: $5,148-$7,227 per month
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to conduct and document comprehensive activity therapy assessments and develop therapy programs for individuals. Develops activity therapy skill programs that correlate to objectives developed in the annual reviews. Transports individuals by van or automobile to community outings/activities.
Nursing Supervisor (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/9/2025
Last Day To Apply: 7/3/2025
Salary: $112,956 - $116,352 per year
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to serve as Nursing Supervisor. Reviews quarterly assessments, observes and evaluates medicine passing procedures. Monitors acute care logs, Medication Administration Records, dietary and medication response profiles. Functions as a training instructor and assists in the development of facility policies and procedures. The Mabley Developmental Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.
Social Worker II (UMP) (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/9/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/20/2025
Salary: $74,904 - $108,252 per year
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients on an assigned unit. These services include (among others) assessment, treatment, writing/submitting court reports, performing general case management, discharge planning and were indicated acting as a qualified examiner. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Central Management Services (CMS) and other agency standards and objectives. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Senior Director of Development (Full-Time)
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Date Posted: 6/9/2025
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 per year
Lookingglass is excited to add a new Senior Director of Development to the team, who can build on the excitement and opportunity of the company’s dynamic re-launch this year. Building on Lookingglass’ distinctive artistic work, established history, unique location with newly renovated public spaces, civic connections, dynamic new executive leadership, growing Board of Directors, and prominent creative ensemble, we are seeking a key member of our leadership team who can build a community of supporters to expand significant contributed revenue and fully capitalize the needs and ambitions of the company. We see our new Senior Director as a passionate leader who will bring an inspirational and detailed approach to expanding our relationships and advancing fundraising activities conducted by everyone on the staff, board, and ensemble. The Lookingglass team expects that this new colleague will have extensive development experience in Chicago and will have comprehensive capabilities across development and engagement activities for a performing arts organization (including fundraising through events, annual funds, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, board activation, planned giving, and capital campaigns). They will have a highly detailed mind and be self-motivated and fulfilled by determining how all these different activities (and more they may create) work together to build resources that empower the artistry and civic impact of Lookingglass. Lookingglass is governed in a dual-structure by the Ensemble and the Board of Directors as two partnership bodies, with executive leadership provided by Artistic Director Kasey Foster, Managing Director Jamey Lundblad, and a team which includes the Senior Director of Development, General Manager Sarah Burnham, and Director of People & Culture Jazmin Jones-Oliver. While the Senior Director of Development will lead based on the idea that everyone in the organization participates in relationship and development activities, they will also directly support and invest in current development staff: a full time Assistant Director of Development (Carlos GarcÃa León), a part time Donor Relations and Data Manager (Mantra Radhakrishnan), and contracted grant writing support. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Director of Development is responsible for the leadership, direction, and management of Lookingglass’ fundraising initiatives. They will be responsible for setting and achieving all of Lookingglass’ contributed income goals, and actively linking contributed revenue activities to the financial planning, stability, and growth of the organization as a whole. The Senior Director of Development will be an enthusiastic spokesperson for the Theatre’s mission and vision, and the value and importance of the arts, for both internal and external constituents. They will work closely with Board members, the Managing and Artistic Directors, Ensemble Members, and other staff to expand and deepen existing donor relationships while implementing creative approaches to broaden the pool of Lookingglass supporters. As a relationship-centered role for a performing arts organization, the Senior Director of Development will have an adaptable schedule that includes attendance at many performances and theater events. They will be comfortable working in a hybrid workplace, and shifting their schedule regularly to allow both time in the office during business hours with the team and work on nights and weekends for events and collaboration with supporters, board members, ensemble members, and other artists and community partners.
GAAP Liaison (Public Service Administrator Option 8C) (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/5/2025
Last Day To Apply: 7/2/2025
Salary: $112,800 - $136,800 per year
The Office of Fiscal Services is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail oriented Certified Public Accountant to serve as a GAAP Liaison, to prepare and review the agency’s GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) reporting and perform financial audit related tasks. The position will be responsible for preparing and reviewing GAAP packages for the agency and responses to internal and external audit requests. The position will also be responsible for generating and approving journal entries, establishing appropriation lines, and generating numerous financial reports for the Office of Fiscal Services.
Activity Therapist (UMP) (Full-Time)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Date Posted: 6/5/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/16/2025
Salary: $5,148 - $7,555 per month
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for forensic patients. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), completing activity therapy assessments, activity therapy interventions, and evaluating patients' behavior and progress toward a measurable objective; develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery; budgets activity therapy funds and orders supplies; works with other staff to maintain a safe working environment. Ensures that the clinical services are appropriate with respect to chronological age, developmental age and social maturity of the adult (18-64 yrs.) and geriatric (65+ yrs.) population.
Museum Educator K-12 Student Experiences (Part-Time)
Art Institute of Chicago
Date Posted: 6/2/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/30/2025
Salary: $25 per hour
As part of the area of K-12 Student Experiences, the Museum Educator facilitates instruction and administrative support for K-12 student learning experiences and supports teacher inquiries and outreach related to student tours. These activities reflect a pedagogical vision and impact framework for the museum’s K-12 offerings that prioritizes access for all teachers and students to high-quality arts experiences across learning contexts, through an inclusive, multi-sensory, and multimodal approach, with a priority for Chicago Public Schools. The Educator collaborates with colleagues in the K-12 Student Experiences division, the Ryan Learning Center, and throughout the museum to carry out their responsibilities. A member of Chicago’s education and arts ecosystems, the Museum Educator facilitates culturally responsive museum and community-based engagement on a weekly basis, collaborating with teachers, schools, and communities to deepen audience connections and position the museum as a valuable space for connection, learning, and meaning-making. This part-time position has structured hours from September 2, 2025 - May 29, 2026, and unstructured hours from June-August. The museum educator leads programs as assigned three weekdays per week with the opportunity for occasional weekend and evening hours.
Doula (Full-Time)
New Moms
Date Posted: 5/28/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/30/2025
Salary: $48,000 - $50,000
The Community-Based Doula supports healthy pregnancies, promotes breastfeeding, and builds trusting, strength-based relationships with families experiencing homelessness before, during, and after birth. This role prioritizes serving New Moms participants in Housing and Job Training while collaborating with home visitors supporting families experiencing homelessness. The Doula advocates for families, provides prenatal education, and helps them prepare for childbirth through home visits and group-based services. During labor and delivery, the Doula serves in a non-clinical support role. This position will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. Based in our Oak Park office, this role serves young mothers (ages 24 and under) in Chicago and the surrounding western suburbs and requires significant travel.
Advocacy Fellow - Family Regulation System (Full-Time)
ACLU of Illinois
Date Posted: 5/27/2025
Last Day To Apply: 6/30/2025
Salary: $60,000-$71,020
The ACLU of Illinois is accepting applications for a two-year fellowship position in our Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs Department, starting Summer or Fall 2025. The Advocacy Fellow will help to launch a project to strengthen and expand the rights of people involved in the Illinois family regulation system. The Advocacy Fellowship is open to all qualified applicants with strong research and writing skills and a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, including applicants who are seeking a host organization for an externally funded fellowship, such as through a college or university.
Grants Accountant (Full-Time)
Deborah's Place
Date Posted: 5/27/2025
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Grants Accountant to manage all financial processes related to government-funded contracts. This key role serves as the primary liaison with government agencies, overseeing vouchering, budgeting, reconciliation, and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will also contribute to broader financial responsibilities including general ledger management, audit preparation, and property management accounting.
Housing Coordinator VISTA (Full-Time)
City of Evanston
Date Posted: 5/22/2025
Last Day To Apply: 8/1/2025
Salary: $2,074 per month; Housing Stipend: $1,000 per month
Spend a year building relationships and leveraging data to combat displacement and address housing affordability in Evanston! The City of Evanston’s vision is to create the most livable city in America. However, soaring housing costs threaten the vibrancy that makes Evanston such an attractive place to live. Housed in the City’s Community Development Department, the Housing Coordinator VISTA will increase the City’s collaboration with local and regional organizations, improve our communication with community members seeking housing assistance, and accelerate our data-driven approach to addressing the City’s housing needs. By strengthening our anti-displacement strategies and enhancing our production and preservation of affordable housing, this VISTA project will increase the long-term stability of our community members. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is collaborative and a relationship-builder. They should be an effective writer and communicator, data savvy, and demonstrate attention to detail. The Housing Coordinator VISTA will serve with the City of Evanston from August 2025-2026 as part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA.
Program and Studio Coordinator (Full-Time)
Sky ART
Date Posted: 5/13/2025
Last Day To Apply: 7/31/2025
Salary: $44,000 To $50,000 per year
The West Side Programs and Studio Coordinator plays a critical role in the daily operations and program delivery at SkyART West, reporting to the Senior Manager of Programs and collaborating with the Program Team and other staff. This position is responsible for the general upkeep of the studios, supervision of interns and volunteers, and insurance of smooth program execution. The Coordinator works closely with the Programs Team to implement program initiatives, meet attendance and registration goals, and create a positive and engaging studio environment.