Support Worker - Lasalle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

Paid personal/wellness days

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Tuition assistance

EAP with counseling sessions

Mileage reimbursement

Cellphone reimbursement

Dress for your day

Advancement opportunities

Medical plans (4 options)

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

FS/Dependent Care Plan

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) seeks compassionate individuals to serve as Foster Care Family Support Workers in Illinois. You will provide transportation for visits, supervise meetings, advocate for children and families, and liaise with caseworkers to ensure accurate documentation and service delivery.

Schedule is flexible, with non-traditional hours based on youth needs; prior child welfare exposure is preferred, and candidates must have an insured vehicle and a clean

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Foster care or child welfare experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transportation

Advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off:

• 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

Financial Incentives:

• Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement

\"Dress for your day\" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Salary:

Starting at $18.90 per hour (non-exempt)

About the Position:

Provides direct support to case managers and supervisors through assistance with documentation, client visits/supervisions, and client advocacy.

A Typical Day as a Foster Care Family Support Worker:

• Provide transportation for foster children and/or family members to necessary visits, court dates, or other locations as assigned to meet treatment goals
• Supervise visits between children and natural parents and prepares 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

Location:

815 2nd St. LaSalle, IL with willingness to travel and spend several hours in the field visiting client's homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, and Bureau

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served

Does the Following Apply to You?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Child Welfare Experience (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws