Community Outreach Worker

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 Days5 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 $55,047.29 (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 HSADental 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.