Community Outreach Worker
New Yesterday
See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!
Perks of Working at CYFS:
37.5 hour work week
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
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.
Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture
Salary:
Starting at $50,337.00 (non-exempt)
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 Community Outreach Worker:
Support children, teens, adults, and families that are experiencing crisis
Offer families a variety of tools to help in their success by using a trauma-responsive and family-centered approach
Collaborate with clients to develop strength's based goals
Engage with families and clients by visiting them in a variety of settings to support their goals
Location:
123 S. McArthur St. Macomb, 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: Hancock, McDonough, and Fulton
Work Hours:
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served
Does the Following Apply to You?
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
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.
- Location:
- Macomb
- Salary:
- $50,377 per year
- Category:
- Government