EIU MS in Human Services

05/21/2026

Do you have a passion for child welfare and want to make a difference? Join a DCFS advisory board and help advise the department on a wide variety of topics including foster care, adoption and guardianship, child welfare, health services for youth in care and more. Learn about the advisory boards here: https://bit.ly/4ihfw5D.
To apply, send an email to [email protected] for more information.

05/21/2026

The Illinois Mandated Reporter Training has been fully redesigned to better reflect our DCFS mission: promoting the well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed providing family-centered care and connection to resources. This new version goes beyond recognizing and reporting suspected abuse and neglect. It equips learners with tools to understand when a family needs support – not a report.
What’s new in the training?
• Guidance to help distinguish poverty from neglect.
• A focus on supporting families through early connections to services.
• Strategies for recognizing and addressing implicit bias.
• A trauma-informed approach to interacting with children and families.
• Clear, practical information about how and when to make a report.
Take the training here: https://mandatedreporter.dcfs.illinois.gov/

05/21/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Director of Programs & Grants 🚨
Join The Arc of Illinois and help lead innovative statewide programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Illinois!

See Full Job Description & Apply Today: https://qr.link/7D58Xd

✔ Full-Time Hybrid Position
✔ Illinois-Based with Flexible Scheduling
✔ Annual Salary: $65,000
✔ Leadership & Growth Opportunity
✔ Mission-Driven, Meaningful Work

We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with experience in grant development, program leadership, and partnership building who is passionate about making an impact statewide.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Samantha Alloway, Executive Director to [email protected].

05/14/2026

For alums who are at a mid-level career stage: Human and Community Development Career Opportunities with The American Institutes for Research (AIR)

AIR’s mission is to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world. AIR offers an innovative, collaborative environment where people can build successful careers by applying their talent, education, and curiosity.

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our M.S. in Aging Studies, M.S. in Human Services, and B.S. in Human Services graduates! We're proud of you, and we're grateful you chose EIU!

05/07/2026

04/30/2026

Illinois DCFS is ! Join us at the State of Illinois Career Fair at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield on May 6 to learn about meaningful careers helping children and families.
Learn more about working for Illinois DCFS: bit.ly/3IBNRRn
View current openings: https://dcfsjobs.illinois.gov/

04/30/2026

Do you know current or former youth in care aged 14-21 who want to advocate for change, are passionate about equality or eager to develop their leadership skills? If so, encourage them to join the Illinois DCFS Statewide Youth Advisory Board and help make a difference in the child welfare system. Learn more: https://dcfs.illinois.gov/brighter-futures/independence/statewide-youth-advisory-board.html

02/13/2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead and oversee the daily operations of our early childhood education program. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for early childhood development and education within a LCMS Christian framework. The Director manages programs and curriculum, provides staff leadership, oversees enrollment and budgeting, ensures compliance with state licensing, and ensures the preschool aligns with the values of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Indeed Posting: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=526145aa274aaa1b&from=shareddesktop_copy