Employment Opportunities

Great people, great benefits

WIRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications for everyone interested in working with us. If you have questions about working at WIRC, call 309-837-2997 or email wirc@wirpc.org.

Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is a great place to work, and offers an excellent full-time benefit package including:

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan benefits.
  • 37.5 hour work week.
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • Holiday and birthday leave.
  • A casual and flexible work environment.
  • The opportunity to contribute to important work in our community.

Open positions

WIRC is currently hiring for the following positions:

Chief Executive Officer (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

Please see the linked document for more information.


Chief Financial Officer (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

How to apply: Apply by sending a resume and cover letter in PDF format to cfo-job@wirpc.org.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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The successful CFO candidate will provide leadership and fund accounting for a multifaceted nonprofit community-based organization.  The organization provides various social and planning services in multiple Western Illinois counties.  Office for the position is in Macomb, Illinois

  • The CFO will provide leadership and financial forecasting to the CEO and Board of Directors and will guide and supervise Fiscal Department staff.
  • Requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a minimum of 4 years of related and increasingly responsible accounting work experience. 
  • Experience with fund accounting and accounting software systems and familiarity with C.F.R. 200 is a plus.
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred. 
  • Salary range is negotiable.  Expected range is $90k to $100k, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Again, apply by sending a resume and cover letter in PDF format to cfo-job@wirpc.org.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


Domestic Violence Crisis Advocate / Counselor (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

How to apply for this position: Fill out this linked online application form through DocuSign, and submit a resume and cover letter to wirc@wirpc.org.

Description: Responsible to work with individuals for the legal advocacy elements of the domestic violence program, including crisis counseling, IDVA legal advocacy, civil, and criminal legal advocacy, institutional advocacy, community education, and professional training.  This position provides DV Counseling services, including in-person and group counseling.

Rate of Pay: $21 per hour

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years’ work experience in the social work profession or a combination of education/experience in a related field.

License or Certification Required: Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Essential Functions of the Job:

  1. Provide direct client advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence.
  2. Provide client-trauma informed counseling for survivors, family, and significant others of domestic violence/abuse.
  3. Provide client accompaniment to police stations, states attorney offices and courtrooms as assigned and provide emotional support to survivors as they progress through the legal system.
  4. Provide crisis counseling to survivors of domestic violence through the hotline.
  5. Develop, implement, and conduct relevant support groups for survivors, significant others, and additional relevant groups as the need arises.
  6. Provide institutional advocacy pertaining to legal and law enforcement systems.
  7. Complete all required paperwork for documentation of services and record keeping in a timely manner.
  8. Develop and implement a training series for allied professionals for working with individuals who respond to survivors of domestic violence. 
  9. Act as a referral resource for relevant services to assist the survivor, family, and significant others.
  10. Attend trainings to keep abreast of new information and skills.
  11. Understand and maintain client confidentiality as required by law and funding sources.
  12. Travel throughout the region is required in performance of job duties, in addition to trainings or other required activities.
  13. Provide sexual violence and domestic violence crisis line and hotline duty and documentation when scheduled or needed.
  14. Assist in coordinating/implementing tabling and awareness events and other related activities during the year.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

Sexual Assault Crisis Advocate / Counselor (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

How to apply for this position: Fill out this linked online application form through DocuSign, and submit a resume and cover letter to wirc@wirpc.org or by mail to WIRC, 133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455.

Description: Responsible for crisis counseling and medical/legal advocacy elements of the Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Program, including crisis counseling and advocacy, institutional advocacy and professional training. Responsible for individual and group counseling with child and adolescent survivors of sexual violence.

Rate of Pay: $21 per hour

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, women’s studies or psychology and one-year work experience in the social work profession or a combination of education/experience in a related field.

Essential Functions of the Job:

  1. Provide direct client advocacy services to adult and child survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence.
  2. Provide client accompaniment to police stations, medical facilities, states attorney offices and courtrooms as assigned and provide emotional support to survivors as they progress through the medical and legal systems. Act as a liaison for the client within these systems at the client’s request.
  3. Complete required 60 hours of child sexual abuse and related issues training, 30 hours within 6 months, additional 30 hours within 1 year.
  4. Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education/year, 6 hours focusing on children to keep abreast of new information, skills, and best practices.
  5. Act as a referral source for relevant services to assist the survivor and family.
  6. Provide crisis counseling services to survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence.
  7. Responsible for institutional advocacy and training activities pertaining to medical, legal, and law enforcement.
  8. Responsible for all advocacy related record keeping, document preparation and provision of data for report entry.
  9. Develop and implement a sexual violence training series for the law enforcement, legal, and medical professions in conjunction with Attorney General-Sexual Assault Response Team. 
  10. Understand and maintain client confidentiality as required by law and funding sources.
  11. Attend trainings to keep abreast of new information and skills.
  12. Travel throughout the region is required in the performance of job duties in addition to trainings or other required activities.
  13. Provide sexual violence and domestic violence crisis line and hotline duty and documentation when scheduled or needed.
  14. Other duties as assigned.

Preventionist (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

How to apply for this position: Fill out this linked online application form through DocuSign, and submit a resume and cover letter to wirc@wirpc.org or by mail to WIRC, 133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455.

Description: Responsible for all facets of the public education/prevention campaign for the Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Program.

Rate of Pay: $21 per hour

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in education and one year’s work experience in education or within similar program or combination of education/experience in a related field.

License or Certification Required: Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Essential Functions of the Job:

  1. Schedule and implement sexual victimization awareness and prevention programs in the region.
  2. Complete a minimum of 6 hours of continuing education/year; must include a minimum of 2 hours on child and family issues to keep abreast of new information, skills, and best practices.
  3. Schedule and implement domestic violence awareness and prevention programs in the region.
  4. Contact school administrators or teachers to arrange programs.
  5. Prepare and update materials for program presentations.
  6. Conduct professional training programs for teachers and other school personnel.
  7. Conduct programs for college, community, civic, and church groups, etc.
  8. Act as advisor/educator when necessary to relevant legal, medical, law enforcement, or social service providers concerning sexual and domestic violence issues.
  9. Act as a referral resource for education/prevention informational requests.
  10. Understand and maintain client confidentiality as required by law and funding sources.
  11. Attend trainings to keep abreast of new information and skills.
  12. Be available for extensive travel throughout the service region for presentations and meetings, and other related travel, including training.
  13. Responsible for preparation of reports, monthly data, and other paperwork as required by program funders.
  14. May be required to serve on relevant committees in relation to work issues.
  15. Coordinate and participate in events, awareness activities, and social justice awareness for sexual and domestic violence throughout the region.
  16. Assist with sexual violence and domestic violence crisis line and hotline duty when scheduled or needed.
  17. Other duties as assigned.