Foster Care Support & Advocacy Specialist

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; Wyton (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every

2 years)

8 Paid Sick Days

5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifi

Tuition Assistance Program

5 free counseling sessions per year

24/7 call line

Tax consultation/financial resources

Discounted legal services and mediated

Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and ,

Descripción de la vacante

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) in Danville, IL is hiring a Foster Care Family Support Worker. You will provide transportation for youth and families to visits and court, supervise and document visits, and advocate for children and families in coordination with caseworkers.

The role supports field visits across Vermilion and Iroquois counties. Flexible, non-traditional hours accommodate youth/family availability.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain an insured vehicle with at least three years of driving experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide transportation for foster children and/or family members to visits, court dates or other locations 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 and/or biological parents.
• Complete necessary paperwork to document provided services.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) in Danville, IL is hiring a Foster Care Family Support Worker. You will provide transportation for youth and families to visits and court, supervise and document visits, and advocate for children and families in coordination with caseworkers.

The role supports field visits across Vermilion and Iroquois counties. Flexible, non-traditional hours accommodate youth/family availability.