Careers
Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services
Make a Difference at Every Stage of Life
At Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services, our team plays a vital role in enriching the lives of both seniors and children in our community. From supportive living and memory care to early childhood education, every position contributes to creating meaningful connections, compassionate care, and a strong sense of community.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate, dependable, and committed to making a difference. If you value teamwork, purpose-driven work, and a positive environment, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us.
Why Join Our Team?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization serving seniors and children
- Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
- Build meaningful relationships across generations
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development
- A workplace culture that values compassion, respect, and excellence
Scholarships & Internships
We offer scholarship and internship opportunities to support those pursuing careers in healthcare, senior services, and early childhood education.
For more information, please contact Human Resources at 217-357-8574.
Employment Opportunities
Open positions are updated regularly. Please note that job availability and specific requirements may change and some qualifications may not be fully listed.
Apply online using the links below to our application portal.
If you do not see a position that fits your interests, we still encourage you to submit an application for future consideration.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
Eligible employees (30+ hours per week) may receive:
- Health Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance & AD&D
- Earned Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan
- Federal and State Tuition Repayment Opportunities
Benefits are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable waiting periods.
Contact Human Resources
For questions about employment opportunities or the application process, please contact:
Human Resources
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services
1454 North County Road 2050
P.O. Box 160
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-8500
Start Your Journey With Us
If you’re ready to be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day, we invite you to apply and grow with Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services.
Full-Time
Hancock Village-Carthage, Illinois
Posted 1 month ago
Job Summary
This position assists the Activities Director in the development and implementation of recreation programs which meet/exceed standards of all regulatory agencies and facility policies and procedures, in order to provide a planned program of varied group and individual activities geared to the individual resident needs. These activities will be available for a reasonable number of hours each day. In addition, all transportation scheduling will be included – necessary appointments and outings with occasional driving if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full time in patient/resident activities program in a health care setting OR completed a training course approved by the State of Illinois.
- Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
- Ability to drive a large passenger van and to load and unload residents.
- Ability to work independently to make decisions, recognize problems, and provide a plan of correction.
- Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors, staff and the public.
- C.N.A. license (or are willing to begin coursework to obtain license upon hire)
- Possess knowledge in the field of gerontology as it relates to long term care.
Job Features
| Job Category | Hickory Grove & Maple Grove |
Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary from 6:00am - 5:30pm
Mandatory: Attach unofficial transcript to your online application
Screenings Begin: Immediately
Wage: $18.25-$19.25/hour
Job Summary:
Provide general care and education to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervise Early Childhood Assistants in the classroom.
- Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
- Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
- Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
- Facilitates a quality learning environment that promotes health and safety practices.
- Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.
- Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center to interested parties.
- Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.
- Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
- Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
- Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
- Perform any and all duties as assigned.
- At least 19 years of age
- Sixty (60) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university
- 6 of these semester hours must be in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education OR Thirty (30) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center
- Must be credentialed or eligible for credentialing under 407.Appendix G
- Must obtain Food Handlers Certificate
- Completion of Lead Safety Training, including mitigation plan strategies and impact of lead exposure.
- Active CPR certification for pediatric ages or ability to obtain.
- Supervise Early Childhood Assistants assigned to the classroom.
- Emotional maturity when working with children.
- Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
- Thorough understanding of Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
- Ensure selected curriculum is being followed appropriately.
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, direct, conduct and coordinate Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
- Ability to implement policy and procedures.
- Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
- Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
- Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
- Regularly: Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Regularly: Work with frequent interruptions.
- Occasionally: Prolonged and irregular hours
- Frequently: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
- Regularly: Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
- Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job Features
| Job Category | Willow Grove |