Opportunities
For over 40 years, Lifeline has been committed to providing hope to families who need it most. Together, we have over 200 trained and qualified staff working in our programs to provide the guidance and support necessary for families to become successfully independent from the social welfare systems. Through programs like home-based services, residential treatment, and alternative education, we’re fulfilling our mission of changing hearts and bringing hope to a generation at risk.

Careers With Us
Lifeline is not only a place to grow and develop professionally, it is a place that will change you personally. We're a place where careers in “changing hearts and bringing hope to a generation at risk” are made.

Current Openings:

Detention Officer  - PT Weekend Days - Pierceton Woods Academy

Youth Treatment Specialist  - FT Weekends Step-Down ILP Program - Pierceton Woods Academy (2 positions)

Youth Treatment Specialist  - FT 2nd Shift Weekdays/ends Combo - Riverwood Ranch, Warsaw

Youth Treatment Specialist  - FT 3rd Shift Weekdays Behavior Modification Program - Pierceton Woods Academy

Youth Treatment Specialist  - FT 3rd Shift Weekends Behavior Modification Program - Pierceton Woods Academy

Youth Treatment Specialist  - PT 1st Shift Weekdays Phase 1 Independent Living - Pierceton Woods Academy

Youth Treatment Specialist  - FT 2nd Shift Weekdays Phase 1 Independent Living - Pierceton Woods Academy

To apply for positions at Pierceton Woods Academy, applicants should send cover letter and resume to tturk@lifelineyouth.org. All other positions should apply below.      

Homemaker/Parent Aide - Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Tipton, Fayette, Franklin, Henry Rush, Union and Wayne Counties

Homemaker/Parent Aide - Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties

Homemaker/Parent Aide - Jasper, Newton, LaPorte, Pulaski and Stark Counties

Family Consultant - Allen, Dekalb, Steuben and Noble Counties

Family Consultant - St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties

Family Consultant - Lawrence, Monroe, Brown, Greene, and Owen Counties

Family Consultant - Dearborn County

Family Consultant - Jay, Randolph, Grant and Delaware Counties

Family Consultant - Fulton, Howard, Cass and Miami Counties

Family Consultant - Allen, Dekalb, Steuben and Noble Counties

Family Consultant - St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties

Family Consultant - Johnson, Shelby, Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties

Family Consultant - Dearborn County

Family Consultant - Jay, Randolph, Grant and Delaware Counties

Family Consultant - Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Tipton , Fayette, Franklin, Henry Rush, Union and Wayne Counties

Family Consultant -Scott, Harrison, Washington, Floyd and Clark Counties

Family Consultant - Vandenburgh County

Therapist - St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties

Therapist - Dearborn County

Therapist - Johnson, Shelby, Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties

Therapist - Vigo, Clay, Sullivan, Vermillion and Parke Counties

Therapist - Fulton, Howard, Cass and Miami Counties

Therapist - Hendricks, Montgomery, Boone and Putnam Counties

Therapist - Jay, Randolph, Grant and Delaware Counties

Therapist - Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Tipton, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties

Therapist - Scott, Harrison, Washington, Floyd and Clark Counties

How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing an opportunity with Lifeline, please complete steps 1 & 2 below of our Employment Application process and return completed forms along with your resume to our Human Resources department.

STEP 1 - Employment Application

STEP 2 - CPS History Check

(Instructions on how to complete CPS form)

You may submit your information to:

hr@lifelineyouth.org

OR

Human Resources Department
Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 80487
Fort Wayne, IN 46898-0487

As an agency working with children, we are very thorough in screening potential employees. If you are contacted by us to pursue the process, you will be asked to provide consent for criminal history, sex offender, and driver's license checks. You may also be asked to complete assessment tool(s) as appropriate based on the position you are applying for. Should you have any questions about our process, please contact us at (800) 509-6884.

Benefits
Lifeline offers competitive benefit and compensation packages to retain quality staff for our programs. Below is a listing of the benefits, in general, offered by Lifeline. Specific benefits available may vary according to eligibility and will be discussed prior to actual employment.

Group Health Insurance
Lifeline offers an opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a group health insurance program.

Medical Time Off
Eligible employees will receive normal pay, up to an annual award limit, for time absent from work due to medical necessity.

Paid Time Off
Eligible employees will receive normal pay, up to an award limit, for time absent from work for vacation and personal use.

Tax Deferred Annuity
Employees may elect to use payroll deductions to make contributions to a TDA plan. Based on length of employment, the employee may be eligible for a limited matching contribution from Lifeline.

Holidays
Lifeline recognizes seven holidays within the calendar year.

Optional Benefit Plans
Lifeline has agreed to administer payroll deductions to allow employees to enroll in a number of other insurance plans. Examples of these optional plans include dental insurance, life insurance, accident indemnity, and others.

Tuition Assistance
Employees may qualify for education assistance funds.

Professional Development
Lifeline employees providing direct services receive 20 or more hours of training per year in areas such as crisis intervention and working with specific populations.