Foster Care Family Support Specialist - Flexible Schedule

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every

8 Paid Sick Days

5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance Program

5 free counseling sessions per year

Immediate community referrals to lic.

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) seeks compassionate professionals to support case managers and supervisors through documentation, client visits, and advocacy. You will provide transportation, supervise visits, and mentor families to help meet treatment goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and some child welfare experience. A DCFS background check and fingerprinting are required; a valid insured vehicle is also needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in child welfare or related field preferred.
• Completion of DCFS background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for foster children and family visits to meet treatment goals.
• Supervise visits between children and natural parents and prepare case notes.
• Provide advocacy and mentoring services for children and families.
• Act as a liaison between the caseworker and foster families or biological parents.
• Complete necessary paperwork to document provided services.

Skills

Transportation

Advocacy

Mentoring

Liaison

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Background check clearance

Job description

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) seeks compassionate professionals to support case managers and supervisors through documentation, client visits, and advocacy. You will provide transportation, supervise visits, and mentor families to help meet treatment goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and some child welfare experience. A DCFS background check and fingerprinting are required; a valid insured vehicle is also needed.