Child Welfare Licensing Worker Job El Vista Illinois USA,Social Work

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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 $52,416.00 (eligible for overtime pay, on-call stipends, other financial incentives)

About the Position:

Monitor and supervise foster homes to ensure practice of family-systems, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strengths-based foster parenting, while ensuring foster homes meet and maintain compliance with DCFS licensing standards.

A Typical Day as a Child Welfare Licensing Worker:

Complete home studies and provide foster parents with individual and group trainings
Complete license investigations
Arrange respite for foster parents as needed.
Assist caseworkers and other staff in placement and placement stability of children into foster homes.
Monitor foster care homes to ensure compliance with all agency, state, and federal licensing standards and other applicable laws and regulations

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 or Human Services 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

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.