ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the input of all information into Raiser’s Edge donor database to insure current and accurate information is available for donor, volunteer, adoptive parent and employee communication and recognition
• Tracks results of development efforts by generating routine and special reports for analysis
• Provides analysis of reports for trends, quality improvement efforts, cost efficiencies, and new opportunities
• Balances fund totals with finance department to produce a monthly total of donations
• Conducts queries as needed for mailing lists, donor and volunteer communication and recognition, and fundraising efforts
• Coordinates and enters information for social accountability activities
• Receives and records cash and memorial/honor donations
• Generates pledge reminders and personal thank you letters for all donations
• Develops and coordinates the donor acquisition plan for identifying new and prospective donors
• Conducts research and prospective work to identify new donors or current donors who may have greater capacity to partner with The Baby Fold for annual, major or planned gifts.
• Develops strategies for prospect move management and prospect assignments for major, planned and special giving campaigns working closely with the Special Events Coordinator for existing event opportunities  and VP of DPR
• Recognizes donors in a manner consistent with agency policy and the donor’s request
• Maintains schedule for current and existing grant applications.
• Coordinates the writing and submission for grants and special funding requests
• Researches and identifies potential new sources of corporate and foundation gifts
• Serves as an ambassador of The Baby Fold by presenting a positive, professional, knowledgeable and caring image to our donors, Board and the public
• Anticipates potential problems regarding Development and Public Relations issues and utilizes constructive problem-solving methods
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of three years of prior office management and/or development experience
• Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Office software programs and maintenance of records, statistics, and databases
• Experienced with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software preferred. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to organize efficiently, establish priorities and attend to details. Willing and able to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Must pass DCFS background checks.  Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance to perform business errands for The Baby Fold.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member with other agency staff
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:  Full-time exempt position; hours to be scheduled by supervisor

LOCATION:   108 E. Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reception: Serves as the front person for the department: greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and fulfilling general requests for information
• Communication: Provides assistance with written communication such as donor correspondence, press releases, and other communication as needed.  Coordinate small in-house mailings, Proof reading  Prepares and disseminates meeting notices, minutes and information to attendees.
• Public Relations: Schedules tours, displays, speaking engagements, assist with special events and  other requests for department services
• In-kind donations: Oversee the day to day in-kind donations, maintains in-kind donation records and coordinates the annual Christmas Wish List project
• Database support: Assists with database entries and maintenance as needed.
• Maintains office equipment, orders supplies, handles copying, cutting, folding etc. of promotional items. 
• Maintains office files, documents, records, etc. 
• Provides assistance with volunteers for the department and for the agency as assigned
• Provides back up switchboard coverage
• Cultivates a strong relationship with agency staff by serving as a liaison between DPR and at least one program/support area of the agency.   
• Anticipates potential problems regarding Development and Public Relations issues and utilizes constructive problem-solving methods.
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in a Quality Improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Office experience preferred.
• Willing and able to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skills in using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and maintaining records.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize efficiently, establish priorities, and attend to details.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member with other agency staff.
• Must pass DCFS criminal background check.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, benefits eligible

LOCATION:  108 E. Willow St., Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In conjunction with client and treatment team, develops client treatment plans and facilitates treatment planning sessions.  Participates in client service planning, court hearings, administrative case reviews, individualized educational planning and other service and treatment planning activities in accordance with program requirements.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling and therapy in accordance with client treatment plans.
• In accordance with the treatment plan, advocates for the needs of clients and arranges or provides for supportive services to clients.  Facilitates psychiatric appointments with consulting psychiatrist and manages related consents for treatment.  Consults with psychologists and psychiatrists on behalf of clients.
• Completes all required documentation according to program requirements for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and to promote child and family welfare.
• Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws, DCFS Rules and Procedures, Medicaid requirements, the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals, and other applicable professional codes of ethics.
• Enhances professional competence through ongoing awareness of developments in the field of child welfare. 
• Contributes to quality improvement through participation in quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet the definition of a mental health professional (MHP) as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program. Qualified mental health professional (QMHP) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling and guidance, or a related field and successful completion of a practicum and/or internship which includes a minimum of 1,000 hours or has one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional; or is a licensed social worker holding a master’s degree with two years of experience in mental health services.  Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Previous trauma treatment experience in art, music, or dance therapy preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents with special needs preferred.  Experience with Medicaid billing preferred.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and mental health treatment to specific cases.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.  Ability to communicate effectively with client population.  Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.
• Must pass DCFS drug screen and background checks. Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance required.
• Mission oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally team lift and/or move clients up to 150 pounds; and physically restrain aggressive clients according to therapeutic crisis intervention guidelines.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS: Part-time position; 25 hours per week, with prorated benefits; hours to be scheduled by supervisor.  Possibility of increased hours in the future.   

 LOCATION: 612 Oglesby Ave., Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In conjunction with client and treatment team, develops client treatment plans and facilitates treatment planning sessions.  Participates in client service planning, court hearings, administrative case reviews, individualized educational planning and other service and treatment planning activities in accordance with program requirements.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling and therapy in accordance with client treatment plans.
• In accordance with the treatment plan, advocates for the needs of clients and arranges or provides for supportive services to clients.  Facilitates psychiatric appointments with consulting psychiatrist and manages related consents for treatment.  Consults with psychologists and psychiatrists on behalf of clients.
• Completes all required documentation according to program requirements for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and to promote child and family welfare.
• Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws, DCFS Rules and Procedures, Medicaid requirements, the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals, and other applicable professional codes of ethics.
• Enhances professional competence through ongoing awareness of developments in the field of child welfare. 
• Contributes to quality improvement through participation in quality improvement activities.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet the definition of a mental health professional (MHP) as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program. Qualified mental health professional (QMHP) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling and guidance, or a related field and successful completion of a practicum and/or internship which includes a minimum of 1,000 hours or has one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional; or is a licensed social worker holding a master’s degree with two years of experience in mental health services.  Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Previous trauma treatment experience in art, music, or dance therapy preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents with special needs preferred.  Experience with Medicaid billing preferred.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and mental health treatment to specific cases.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.  Ability to communicate effectively with client population.  Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.
• Must pass DCFS drug screen and background checks. Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance required.
• Mission oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, write, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to type, write, or handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must sometimes lift and/or carry small children, records and/or other items up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision requirements include the ability to visually supervise children and/or other clients for whom there is responsibility.  Also requires close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to visually observe the conditions of a home, provide auditory assessments of the mental and emotional condition of a client.  Must have the physical ability to enter homes and other work-related environments that are not handicap accessible.

WORK HOURS: Part-time position; 25 hours per week, with prorated benefits; hours to be scheduled by supervisor.  Possibility of increased hours in the future.   

 LOCATION: 612 Oglesby Ave., Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses the strengths and needs of families, initially and throughout the period of service provision.
• With the input of client families, plans services and treatments that will strengthen and support the families. 
• In accordance with the service goals, provides mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
• Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that will support families and enhance their functioning.
• Completes all required documentation according to agency guidelines for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Represents the agency in a positive light to active and potential clients, referral and funding sources, and the general public. 
• Complies with the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals and all applicable laws.
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field and two years of post-graduate experience.
• Knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and mental health treatment to specific cases.  
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well-being of children for whom there is responsibility.
• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements and pass DCFS drug screen and background checks.
• Ability to travel to and enter the homes of families in the service area.
• Ability to use one’s personal car for agency travel requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with client population.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.
• Mission oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:  20 hrs/wk; flexible hours; some evenings/weekends required; pro-rated benefits available.

LOCATION:  612 Oglesby, Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:   

• The Residential Treatment Specialist provides care and supervision for children enrolled in the residential treatment program.  
• Creates a positive living environment for children, assesses individual treatment needs of children, assists in the development of individual treatment plans, implements treatment plans as approved by the interdisciplinary team, evaluates outcomes of treatment interventions, and ensures the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Ensures children’s medical needs are identified and addressed by communicating medical concerns to appropriate staff, implements standing orders and physicians’ orders, seeks consultation from medical personnel, and seeks emergency medical care when appropriate.
• Completes all required record keeping and data collection.
• Communicates and interacts in a way which is developmentally appropriate, positive, and helpful to the children’s treatment using proper tone, volume, and cadence of voice.
• Ensures that children’s needs are met and children are protected in emergency situations by following all emergency procedures and notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies.
• Works cooperatively, as part of a team, with other agency staff, external agencies, and children’s families; participates in professional meetings/training; ensures confidentiality; and problem-solves using the agency’s communication model.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates a positive living environment for children.
• Implements approved treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.
• Models and maintains high health and safety standards.  Ensures the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Structures and intervenes in individual and group dynamics to promote growth and self-esteem in children.
• Communicates and interacts in a way which is developmentally appropriate, positive, and helpful to the children’s treatment using proper tone, volume, and cadence of voice. 
• Communicates and models appropriate behavior, language and hygiene.
• Maintains professional boundaries with children and their families.
• Completes all required record keeping and data collection.
• Works cooperatively with other team members.
• Communicates any concerns to supervisor.
• Provides input to treatment team.
• Transports child to and from community activities in the community.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must meet the definition of an MHP as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program.  Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year experience working with children with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities preferred.
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility.
• Must pass DCFS background checks.  Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to use one’s own vehicle for work-related duties.
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s mission and values to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:  After school, evening, and weekend hours

LOCATION:  Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

The Baby Fold ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289

Applications are also available at this address.