See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!Perks of Working at CYFS:37.5 hour work weekPaid 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
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 reimbursementAgency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement"Dress for your day" dress codeOpportunities for advancement and professional development.Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused cultureSalary:Starting at $47,500.00 (eligible for overtime pay, on-call stipends, other financial incentives)About the Position:Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist children and families in addressing needs and meeting goals with the overall objective of achieving solutions that promote stability and permanency.A Typical Day as a Child Welfare Case Manager:
Collaborate with clients to gather information on their family's needs
Develop a plan with clients to connect them with needed services
Walk with families and clients through the process of goal setting to help them achieve solutions
Support family relationships by coordinating and scheduling family visits
Engage with families and clients by visiting them in a variety of settings to assess progress towards their goals.
Location:102 N. Robinson St. Danville, IL including travel and spending time in the field visiting clients' homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: Vermilion and Iroquois.Work Hours:Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of youth and families served. Hybrid work is available based on job duties.Does the Following Apply to You?
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
Child Welfare Experience (preferred)
Child Welfare Licensure (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
Successful completion of DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare Licensure
Desired Skills:
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Resolution
Documentation
Self-starter
Time Management
Organization
Bilingual (not required)
Team Player
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.