See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off Available
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
Ability to contribute to 401K
Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement
"Dress for your day" dress code
Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

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.

Salary:

Starting at $15.00 an hour (Non-exempt)

About the Position:

Provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations and assist parents or other caregivers to maintain or reunify their family unit.

A Typical Day as a Family Visitation Specialist:

Provides safe transportation for children and adolescents to and from sibling and/or parenting visits, medical visits, appointments, etc. as needed.
Supervise parent/child visitation.
Complete appropriate documentation regarding activities performed.
Work in conjunction with the DCFS caseworker to provide coordinated case treatment.
Conduct assessments and report to professional team members any progress, changes in the situations of persons served.

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on 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

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.cyfsolutions.org/.

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.

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