Careers at Covenant House Illinois
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing homelessness? Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team that believes in the power of unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support?
If so, we invite you to explore our current career opportunities.
At Covenant House Illinois, we strive to be an exceptional employer, rooted in our core values of community, trust, equity, compassion, and transformation. We know our team is our greatest asset—which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment where your well-being matters.
Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities, but we’re united by a shared commitment to creating a future where every young person has a safe place to sleep and a path forward.
Current Openings
What I love most about working for CHIL is that I am able to speak with so many youth about their experiences. Every person here has a different story, and I'm fortunate enough to listen to each and every one
– Cesar, CHIL employee since 2020
Our Statement of Inclusion:
Our doors are open to youth and staff regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Our Definition of Diversity:
Understanding that diversity means many different things to many different people, Covenant House Illinois defines it broadly to be inclusive of many different elements of human groups, but to focus particularly on: Racial and ethnic groups, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Orientation (LGBTQ+ populations), and People with Disabilities. Our objectives are to improve equity (promoting justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources) and increase inclusion (ensuring diverse individuals can fully participate in agency decision-making processes).