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Careers

Make a positive impact on Chicago’s youth, families, and communities with a career at Lawrence Hall.

Make an impact

Join a team where purpose meets impact

No matter if you’re a clinician, educator, youth care professional, administrator, or support services team member, every role at Lawrence Hall contributes to helping young people heal, grow, and thrive.

Become part of Lawrence Hall’s 160-year legacy of transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Whether you’re working directly with youth and families or supporting our mission behind the scenes, you’ll play an important role in helping young people heal, grow, and thrive. At Lawrence Hall, we invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness and support programs, opportunities for professional growth, and a workplace culture rooted in care, collaboration, and purpose.

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Jump-start your career

Internships

Whether you’ve just graduated college or are looking to go in a new career direction, we have internships that allow you to explore and grow in your desired field. Choose from a variety of options including:

  • Occupational Therapy in Foster Care
  • Music Therapy
  • Clinical Services
  • Community Programming

Many of our internships turn into permanent positions. Interested in learning more? For Music Therapy internships, contact our Lead Music Therapist, Avery Ancelet, at aancelet@lawrencehall.org. For all other internships, reach out to information@lawrencehall.org.

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Benefits & Perks at Lawrence Hall

Join a team that empowers growth, celebrates people, and makes a lasting impact in our community.

Time Off

  • Generous paid time off (Vacation, Paid Leave, Sick & Safe Leave, Extended Sick Leave)
  • Nine (9) paid holidays per year

Health & Wellness

  • BCBS medical plan options (PPO and HMO)
  • Sun Life Dental plan options (PPO and HMO)
  • VSP Vision coverage
  • Wellness Reimbursement — up to $20/month for fitness or wellness subscriptions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — free, confidential support 24/7

Financial Benefits

  • 401(k) (Traditional and Roth) with up to 5% employer match
    • Fully vested after one year
  • Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage paid 100% by Lawrence Hall
  • Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options
  • Central Credit Union of Illinois partnership — low-interest loans, financial counseling, and savings perks
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dep Care) and Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) through WEX

Professional Growth

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and agency-paid certification/licensure
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Recognition & Culture

  • Bonusly points to celebrate achievements, milestones, and our Core Pillars:
    • Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork
  • Employee Referral Program — earn up to $1,500 per referral
  • Supportive People & Culture (HR) team dedicated to your success
  • READY Committee (formerly DEI Committee) —  promoting inclusive culture, equity, and open dialogue across the organization

Life at Lawrence Hall

What it’s like to be part of the team

When asked how they felt about working at Lawrence Hall, many of our employees had similar responses:

“Lawrence Hall is my second family…I am passionate about our youth and families…It’s amazing to be part of the everyday impact Lawrence Hall has on our communities.”