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Indiana foster youth need committed, passionate liaisons who will advocate for their best interest with conviction and sensitivity. The Gateway Woods Foster Care team seeks to support our licensed foster families through ongoing trainings, resources, communication, and documentation.

As a Foster Care Licensing Worker, you will implement current licensing guidelines for initial licensures, annual reviews, license renewals, and home study revisions. This will include questionnaire distribution/completion, scheduling home visits, psycho-social evaluation reporting, home visits, ongoing licensing support, and home study writing. You will provide ongoing consultation for case managers, referral staff, and foster parents and assist with preservice foster parent training. You will also connect foster parent applicants and current foster parents with applicable community resource.

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Many children come to Gateway Woods lacking in their education. Our on-grounds school is a tremendous resource for them to receive the attention they need to fill in the educational gaps in a place that provides accountability and boundaries. To provide the most benefit to our students, we offer summer classes for residents who need to make up missing credits.

As a teacher, you will provide instruction and accountability for students, supervise students in the vocational/community service program, and work with staff and volunteers to promote educational, vocational, and independent living skills development.

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As the Recruiting and Retention Officer, you play a key role in building a qualified, diverse, and capable team that shares our values and calling. You will develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process. By cultivating strong relationships with partner churches and supporters, collaborating with managers, and leveraging online advertising and social media, you will promote current career openings and help identify potential future candidates. 

With a focus on continuous improvement, you will use data-driven insights to refine the recruiting process. You will research and implement applicant-tracking software to collect candidate information, monitor engagement, and maintain clear, consistent communication. You will assist the Business Coordinator in completing state and federal background checks and work alongside hiring managers and HR staff throughout the offer and onboarding process. Additionally, you will help implement training and retention initiatives that support long-term employee success.

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WillowBridge Transitional Housing serves aged-out youth in need of a safe place to land. They need more than just a place to live, however. These young adults need to learn the skills and resources to eventually move out of WillowBridge and live on their own – including how to get involved in a community and a church. Tenants have so much God-given potential, they just need caring adults to point the way to Jesus and to successful independence. WillowBridge staff and volunteers provide guidance, accountability, and support to tenants, based on their individual needs.

As the Community Advocate, you will live in the WillowBridge apartments and manage the day-to-day operations there. You will build community with tenants, serve as an in-house mentor, as well as oversee the security and upkeep of the property. You will need to resolve conflict well, practice good discernment, and serve gracefully while drawing and enforcing clear boundaries.

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Our adoption team in Illinois provides services to expecting parents and adoptive families throughout the state of Illinois.

Our Illinois Adoption Office is seeking a part-time Adoption Case Manager who will provide assistance with preparing prospective adoptive parents for all aspects of the adoption process. You will write home studies, assist in the domestic placement and post-placement process, provide support to birth and adoptive parents, and complete post-placement reporting.
 

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The Residential Treatment Program exists to provide safe, effective treatment for youth in difficult situations where they can experience God’s love in a structured, home-like setting. These teenagers need love and nurturing as well as boundaries and accountability.

As an Assistant Houseparent, you will be an essential part of the direct care team, assisting the Houseparent Couples in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents in your house while maintaining a Godly culture and adhering to Gateway Woods policy and state regulations. This can include preparing meals, running residents to appointments, helping with homework, and supervising the residents.

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The Residential Treatment Program exists to provide safe, effective treatment for youth in difficult situations where they can experience God’s love in a structured, home-like setting. These teenagers need love and nurturing as well as boundaries and accountability.

As a houseparent couple, you will be the direct care staff in charge of these teens (residents) while they are on campus in your care. You will provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents and operate the home in a Godly manner while staying consistent with Gateway Woods policy and state regulations. Some duties may include teaching practical life skills, providing spiritual leadership/guidance, processing through resident choices, and helping with homework.

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