Work with our Caminos Program

The Program

The Caminos Program provides safe, secure placement options for children who have recently migrated to the United States seeking opportunities for reunification with family and the chance to pursue their education and immigration cases.

These children are young and vulnerable, and have made the hazardous journey facing exploitation, abuse and human trafficking and have been placed into our care.

Cunningham provides a therapeutic living environment in which youth experience routines of daily living. They reside in a family-like setting and receive educational and spiritual programming, counseling, recreation therapy, and supervised community outings. An average length of stay for Caminos youth is 90 days or until they are united with an approved, vetted host family.

Learn about being a Caminos Youth Care Professional

Working as a Youth Care Professional in our Caminos program provides a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of recently migrated youth. You will have a profound effect on the lives of vulnerable children navigating major life transitions. Your consistent care, supervision, and support will help these young people build resilience and adjust to their new surroundings. Through daily programming and one-on-one interactions, you will foster a sense of security and belonging, empowering them to thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially. You will be instrumental in guiding their growth as they move toward family reunification, educational success, and achieving their legal immigration goals.

This role is perfect for those passionate about human services, social work, trauma-informed care, and mental health.  A typical day would include:

• Providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our youth
• Participating in activities with the youth making sure to meet the emotional and developmental needs of each one
• Working with and collaborating with others on the care team including therapists, educators and case managers
• Transporting youth to attend medical, legal, and other appointments as needed
• Maintaining detailed program records, reporting regularly to supervisors and participating in staff meetings and training

To succeed in this role, you should have at least one year of experience working with children and young people.  A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid IL Driver’s License are required.  It would be great if you spoke fluent Spanish, although, it’s not required.

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Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability Income Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Paid leave and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: Retirement plan with up to 6% agency match; Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Professional Growth
• Relocation Assistance