The Link and Option Center, Inc.·South Holland, Illinois
Provide safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed childcare for infants and children of mothers in the PWWDC Program. Support developmental growth and maintain a clean environment to allow mothers to participate in recovery and treatment services.
PROGRAM: MOMS Care Coordination Pathway for Pregnant Women and Women with Dependent Children (PWWDC)
Position Title: Childcare Provider
Reports to: Program Director
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
The Childcare Provider delivers safe, nurturing, trauma-informed childcare services to the infants and young children of mothers enrolled in the PWWDC Program. This role allows mothers to fully participate in treatment, recovery support, parenting groups, counseling sessions, and case management by providing reliable, developmentally appropriate care for their children.
The position emphasizes child safety, early bonding, developmental support, and family stabilization in alignment with the PWWDC Program’s goals to keep families intact and reduce the impact of maternal substance use, stress, trauma, and behavioral health risk factors.
Work Location: In person
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in childcare or family support. Candidates must be able to lift up to 30lbs and obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Market context
In Illinois, childcare provider roles are typically in steady demand because families and programs need dependable support for daily care, supervision, and routines. These positions can be competitive when employers look for experience, reliability, and readiness to meet safety requirements such as First Aid/CPR and lifting up to 30 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience and certification plan before applying.