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nPerks of Working at CYFS:
nPaid Time Off:
nn12 Paid Holidays
n15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
n8 Paid Sick Days
n5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
n3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
n nFinancial Incentives:
nnEmployee Referral Program
n nEducational Assistance:
nnPublic Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
nTuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education
n nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
nn5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
nImmediate community referrals to licensed counselors
n24/7 call line
nTax consultation/financial resources
nDiscounted legal services and mediation services
nHealth and Wellness resources
n nUse of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement
nAgency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement
n"Dress for your day" dress code
nOpportunities for advancement and professional development.
nSalary:
nStarting at $46,000 (Exempt)
nAbout the Position:
nProvide regional supervision, coordination, and support for Family Support Workers to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality family support services, including visitation, transportation, documentation assistance, and other assigned support activities. Promote efficient use of Agency resources while maintaining compliance with program expectations, The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) requirements, and the needs of children and families.
nA Typical Day as a Foster Care Family Support Worker:
nnProvide training, guidance, and practical support to ensure Family Support Workers deliver quality services that are responsive to children, families, foster parents, casework staff, and program needs.
nMonitor Family Support Worker activities to ensure services align with agency objectives, program standards, required timeframes, cost efficiencies, and culturally responsive practice.
nMaintain a regular in-person presence at assigned regional sites and in the field as needed to observe practice, provide support, address concerns, and ensure service expectations are met.
nDevelop, review, and adjust Family Support Worker schedules to meet the needs of children, families, foster parents, casework staff, and regional program operations while following agency expectations for time management and attendance.
nCoordinate and provide coverage when needed to support visitation, transportation, documentation, and other family support services.
nCollaborate with Child and Family Team members, Family Workers, supervisors, foster parents, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery.
nParticipate in meetings, staffings, and case-related discussions as needed to represent Family Support Worker services and address regional service needs.
nAssign, prioritize, and oversee support tasks completed by Family Support Workers, including supervised visitation support, transportation, filing, copying, report delivery, packet preparation, and other assigned program support duties.
nMonitor service delivery and documentation practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, DCFS guidelines, agency procedures, required timeframes, and the rights and needs of children and families.
nEngage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, identify regional program needs, recommend workflow improvements, and support implementation of practice improvements for Family Support Worker services.
nMaintain a flexible schedule responsive to child and family needs, including required contacts, visits, court-related activities, crisis response, documentation deadlines, and agency expectations for attendance and time management.
nProvide after-hours back-up and crisis response support in accordance with program needs and agency expectations.
nMaintain flexibility in case assignments, service coordination, family engagement, crisis response, and other program needs across the agency to support continuity of care and timely progress toward child safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes.
nAttend and successfully complete all required pre-service, in-service, agency, state, and program specific trainings within designated timeframes.
n nLocation:
nThis position will split time between 2 offices. The locations of both offices are listed below.
n292 N. Chambers St. Galesburg, 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: Knox, Warren, and Henderson
n th St. Rock Island, IL including travel and spending time in the field visiting clients' homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer.
nWork Hours:
nSchedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served
nDoes the Following Apply to You?
nnHigh School Diploma or GED
nChild Welfare Experience (preferred)
n nAdditional Qualifications:
nnCompletion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
nMust be at least 21 years of age
nObtain an insured vehicle
nAt least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license
n nAdditional Benefits:
nnChoice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
nDental and Vision Insurance
n401k plan with 4% employer match
nEmployer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
nFlexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
n nAbout The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):
n(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.
nOur family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.
nThe 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.
Worksite address
galesburg, IL, 61402, US
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