Community Outreach Paraprofessional

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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.

Perks of Working at CYFS:

• Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development! As we grow, you grow with us!
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program to help with Work-Life Integration and other potential well-being challenges
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Accrual of 15 vacation days and 8 sick days, plus 5 personal/wellness days
• Paid 3 weeks parental leave
• "Dress for your day" dress code
• Educational Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for mileage

Salary:

Starting at $18.00 an hour (non-exempt)

About the Position:

With supervision, assist and support staff and families by transporting clients, supervising visits, mentoring, tutoring, providing respite and providing casework services to clients participating in Youth, Family and Community Outreach Services Programs.

A Typical Day as a Community Outreach Paraprofessional:

• Document all services delivered to comply with agency, state, and federal regulations and requirements.
• Visit primary family, foster home, day care setting, school, and other appropriate settings to ensure that case management goals are being met.
• Complete necessary paperwork to track progress and plan for achievement of established goals.
• Attend court hearings, case staffing, or other activities necessary to coordinate client services.
• Travel to deliver services to the family's home, and/or transport clients to alternative service locations.

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Associate 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 employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.