Careers

We’re looking for motivated and dedicated professionals throughout greater Chicago to become part of our dynamic and passionate team – supporting kids and families in crisis. Make a career where you can grow professionally and help make a difference by helping put kids and families on a path to learn, grow and thrive. It's lifesaving and life-changing work – not only for our residents and clients, but also for our staff. You can help make a difference – providing safe homes, high-quality specialized education and vocational training options, and trauma-informed clinical services to children and their families. This has been our purpose since 1897. Today, Allendale serves over 650 children and their families annually through our programs and services: 

• Allendale Main Campus in Lake Villa, IL, including:
  • Intensive Residential Treatment Programs for youth 6 to 18 years old
  • Elizabeth Morse Day Treatment Special Education School
  • The Bradley Counseling Center
• Allendale Group Homes in Waukegan, IL
• Allendale Extended Day Treatment Special Education Satellite Program for K-12 school-aged youth from surrounding communities in Woodstock, IL.
• In-Home community-based youth and family counseling throughout Lake & McHenry counties.
• Emergency Shelter & Transitional Adolescent Resources (STAR) program for locked-out youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.

At Allendale, we offer opportunities to grow personally and professionally. You will find a positive and rewarding work culture where you can build a career – including opportunities for student loan forgiveness and subsidized continuing education credits. Join our team and become part of our legacy of hope and healing. Are you ready to make a positive impact? Build a career where you can make a transformative, life-changing difference.