Illinois Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID: 54028
Opening Date: 03/25/2026 Closing Date: 04/21/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION A (32221) Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,417 - $19,396 per month ($161,004 - $232,752 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Kane Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch
Facility Wide
Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Forensic – Facility-wide Physicians
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link to your browser)
Link: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/54028/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option A for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to serve as an Illinois licensed physician in Internal Medicine, conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of patient’s facility wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation in the specialty area of internal medicine to medical staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment. Refers patients to community-based providers. Serves as physician on call. Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned committees.
Essential Functions
Conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of patient’s facility wide.
Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment.
Refers patients to community-based providers for specialized consultation, treatment, and inpatient care.
Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), providing coverage for other physicians and provides medical care and consultation after business hours, weekends, evenings/nights and holidays in case of emergency.
Provides consultation in specialty area of internal medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned committees.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Job Requisition ID: 54028
Opening Date: 03/25/2026 Closing Date: 04/21/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION A (32221) Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,417 - $19,396 per month ($161,004 - $232,752 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Kane Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch
Facility Wide
Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Forensic – Facility-wide Physicians
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link to your browser)
Link: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/54028/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option A for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to serve as an Illinois licensed physician in Internal Medicine, conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of patient’s facility wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation in the specialty area of internal medicine to medical staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment. Refers patients to community-based providers. Serves as physician on call. Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned committees.
Essential Functions
Conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of patient’s facility wide.
Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment.
Refers patients to community-based providers for specialized consultation, treatment, and inpatient care.
Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), providing coverage for other physicians and provides medical care and consultation after business hours, weekends, evenings/nights and holidays in case of emergency.
Provides consultation in specialty area of internal medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned committees.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Illinois Department of Human Services
Physician Specialist - # 54143
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/54143/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Job Requisition ID: 54143
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,626 - $20,109 per month ($175,512 - $241,308 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 54143
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to perform general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to Family Medicine specialty to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake. Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on call.
Essential Functions
Performs general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.
Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.
Serves as Physician on call.
Conducts physical examinations for prospective employees following conditional offer of employment.
Provides consultation in specialty area of Family Medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment and development.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires American Board Certification in Family Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to serves as Physician on call.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Medical Services Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Physician Specialist - # 54143
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/54143/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Job Requisition ID: 54143
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,626 - $20,109 per month ($175,512 - $241,308 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 54143
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to perform general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to Family Medicine specialty to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake. Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on call.
Essential Functions
Performs general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.
Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.
Serves as Physician on call.
Conducts physical examinations for prospective employees following conditional offer of employment.
Provides consultation in specialty area of Family Medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment and development.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires American Board Certification in Family Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to serves as Physician on call.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Medical Services Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Hope House Colorado
Position Summary:
Hope House Colorado is hiring a Parent Educator (PE). As the Parent Educator, you will be responsible for providing parenting education and support, as well as individual parenting coaching for our teen moms, ultimately driving growth in the Parenting Domain of our Self-Sufficiency rubric. The PE works collaboratively within the Early Learning & School Age team, Residential team, and Early Learning Center team to provide behavioral support plans for implementation in the classroom setting and supports teen moms in incorporating those same skills within the home. The PE utilizes the Nurturing Parents Curriculum, assessments, and evaluations for parenting classes, and may develop and utilize additional curriculum as needed. The PE works closely with the Residential Team to support residents, and with the Program Team as a whole.
What you'll be doing:
Administer intake assessments with new program participants in the Parenting Domain and develop individual parenting plan goals for the IGP (individual Growth Plans) with teen moms
Provide individual parenting coaching to address teen mom concerns in a variety of areas (child development, behavior, discipline)
Teach parenting series classes 3-4 times per year (i.e., Parenting 101, Age Specific, Family Focused, & Psychology of Parenting)
Coordinate our Specialty Moms support group for teen moms who have a child with a medical diagnosis or developmental delay, and provide ongoing support and coaching to those moms
Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention support during early learning sessions as needed, and work with teen moms to incorporate those strategies at home; lead follow up parent teacher conferences with teen mom and ELT’s to assess progress in behavior
Develop programs and activities designed to engage Teen Moms in improving their child’s outcomes.
Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers and professional partners to assist in the Parenting Program
Utilize the HHC database (Apricot) to maintain data and statistics in required reporting areas
Teach parenting series classes 3-4 times per year (i.e., Parenting 101, Age Specific, Family Focused, & Psychology of Parenting)
Promote Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships
We want to hear from you if...
You have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. (Required)
You are committed to Hope House Colorado’s Core Values and continually working towards the HHC mission. (Required)
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in child development, Psychology, behavioral therapy or a related field. (Required)
You are Bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)
You have a minimum of two years experience in parenting education, child development, behavioral therapy, and/or other similarly related fields. (Required)
You have knowledge of and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents. (Preferred)
Who we are:
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day!
Salary Range:
$50,000-$60,000 per year
Benefits:
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 6 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes eleven (11) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Employer Based Childcare : Employer Based Childcare: Employees receive a discount for their child(ren)’s child care tuition if they are enrolled in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Job Application Deadline
April 10, 2026
Position Summary:
Hope House Colorado is hiring a Parent Educator (PE). As the Parent Educator, you will be responsible for providing parenting education and support, as well as individual parenting coaching for our teen moms, ultimately driving growth in the Parenting Domain of our Self-Sufficiency rubric. The PE works collaboratively within the Early Learning & School Age team, Residential team, and Early Learning Center team to provide behavioral support plans for implementation in the classroom setting and supports teen moms in incorporating those same skills within the home. The PE utilizes the Nurturing Parents Curriculum, assessments, and evaluations for parenting classes, and may develop and utilize additional curriculum as needed. The PE works closely with the Residential Team to support residents, and with the Program Team as a whole.
What you'll be doing:
Administer intake assessments with new program participants in the Parenting Domain and develop individual parenting plan goals for the IGP (individual Growth Plans) with teen moms
Provide individual parenting coaching to address teen mom concerns in a variety of areas (child development, behavior, discipline)
Teach parenting series classes 3-4 times per year (i.e., Parenting 101, Age Specific, Family Focused, & Psychology of Parenting)
Coordinate our Specialty Moms support group for teen moms who have a child with a medical diagnosis or developmental delay, and provide ongoing support and coaching to those moms
Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention support during early learning sessions as needed, and work with teen moms to incorporate those strategies at home; lead follow up parent teacher conferences with teen mom and ELT’s to assess progress in behavior
Develop programs and activities designed to engage Teen Moms in improving their child’s outcomes.
Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers and professional partners to assist in the Parenting Program
Utilize the HHC database (Apricot) to maintain data and statistics in required reporting areas
Teach parenting series classes 3-4 times per year (i.e., Parenting 101, Age Specific, Family Focused, & Psychology of Parenting)
Promote Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships
We want to hear from you if...
You have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. (Required)
You are committed to Hope House Colorado’s Core Values and continually working towards the HHC mission. (Required)
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in child development, Psychology, behavioral therapy or a related field. (Required)
You are Bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)
You have a minimum of two years experience in parenting education, child development, behavioral therapy, and/or other similarly related fields. (Required)
You have knowledge of and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents. (Preferred)
Who we are:
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day!
Salary Range:
$50,000-$60,000 per year
Benefits:
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 6 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes eleven (11) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Employer Based Childcare : Employer Based Childcare: Employees receive a discount for their child(ren)’s child care tuition if they are enrolled in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Job Application Deadline
April 10, 2026
Hope House Colorado
Position Summary:
Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an assistant director (AD) who is responsible for supporting the leading of the Early Learning Center (ELC) for Hope House Colorado. The AD is responsible for supervising and leading staff and assisting the director of childhood education (DCE) in building a culture that exemplifies Hope House Core Values, implementation of programming that aligns with our educational philosophy and principles, running the summer program, managing parent communication, and ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing and Colorado Shines standards.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide supervision for operations assistant, summer camp staff, ELC teachers and ELC assistant teachers
Oversee daily operations of the ELC in partnership with DCE, including programming, staff and quality of care
Lead classroom scheduling, coverage and support to ensure child/staff ratio for all classrooms and compliance with childcare regulations
Maintain accurate teacher and child records needed for licensing and Colorado Shines
Assist the DCE in ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing standards and state and federal laws to maintain license, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and local fire department regulations
Lead and implement professional learning, lesson planning, classroom fidelity checks, and coaching for Creative Curriculum, Orange (Bible) Curriculum and Social-Emotional strategies as appropriate
Lead and implement Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment System professional learning, assessment schedule, management of TS Gold System, teaching coaching to utilize data to make decisions to increase child outcomes
Direct annual professional learning for ELC (required and based on needs of ELC), including identifying needs, scheduling, budgeting and managing presenters
Assist the DCE in the compliance and quality of the ELC to reach and maintain a Colorado Shine 5-star rating (learning environment, leadership management and administrative plans, family engagement and child health program)
Promoting Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships
We want to hear from you if…
You are larger center certified (required)
You possess Infant Nursery Program Supervisor credential or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (required)
You have experience in early childhood setting serving infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers (required)
You have two years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing staff (required)
You are familiar with ELC licensing regulations (required)
You are knowledgeable of early childhood education, child development principles and practices, and early intervention best practices (preferred)
You have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum (preferred)
You have knowledge and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents (preferred)
Who we are:
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day!
Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy:
In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential.
Salary Range
$52,000 - $64,000
Benefits
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Mental Health Days: Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion.
Employer Based Childcare: Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Job Application Deadline
April 17, 2026
Position Summary:
Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an assistant director (AD) who is responsible for supporting the leading of the Early Learning Center (ELC) for Hope House Colorado. The AD is responsible for supervising and leading staff and assisting the director of childhood education (DCE) in building a culture that exemplifies Hope House Core Values, implementation of programming that aligns with our educational philosophy and principles, running the summer program, managing parent communication, and ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing and Colorado Shines standards.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide supervision for operations assistant, summer camp staff, ELC teachers and ELC assistant teachers
Oversee daily operations of the ELC in partnership with DCE, including programming, staff and quality of care
Lead classroom scheduling, coverage and support to ensure child/staff ratio for all classrooms and compliance with childcare regulations
Maintain accurate teacher and child records needed for licensing and Colorado Shines
Assist the DCE in ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing standards and state and federal laws to maintain license, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and local fire department regulations
Lead and implement professional learning, lesson planning, classroom fidelity checks, and coaching for Creative Curriculum, Orange (Bible) Curriculum and Social-Emotional strategies as appropriate
Lead and implement Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment System professional learning, assessment schedule, management of TS Gold System, teaching coaching to utilize data to make decisions to increase child outcomes
Direct annual professional learning for ELC (required and based on needs of ELC), including identifying needs, scheduling, budgeting and managing presenters
Assist the DCE in the compliance and quality of the ELC to reach and maintain a Colorado Shine 5-star rating (learning environment, leadership management and administrative plans, family engagement and child health program)
Promoting Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships
We want to hear from you if…
You are larger center certified (required)
You possess Infant Nursery Program Supervisor credential or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (required)
You have experience in early childhood setting serving infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers (required)
You have two years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing staff (required)
You are familiar with ELC licensing regulations (required)
You are knowledgeable of early childhood education, child development principles and practices, and early intervention best practices (preferred)
You have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum (preferred)
You have knowledge and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents (preferred)
Who we are:
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day!
Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy:
In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential.
Salary Range
$52,000 - $64,000
Benefits
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Mental Health Days: Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion.
Employer Based Childcare: Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Job Application Deadline
April 17, 2026