Community Outreach On-Call Advocate - Peoria Job at The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, Peoria, IL

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  • The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
  • Peoria, IL

Job Description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Work Hours:

Schedule is on a part-time, on-call basis. Minimum of 18 shifts per month. Weekends, holidays, and after-hour shifts required.

Shift Schedule:

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Additional shifts on weekends and holidays (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Financial Incentives:
  • Employee Referral Program
Educational Assistance:
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
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

Cellphone reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About the Position:

Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist children and families by addressing needs and de-escalating crisis situations with the overall objective of achieving solutions that promote stability and permanency.

Salary :

On-Call Stipend per shift

$16.48/hourly per physical hours worked (Responding to crisis call, completing trainings, submitting documentation, etc.)

A Typical Day as a Community Outreach On-Call Advocate:
  • Respond to a crisis call within 60 minutes
  • Work with children, teens, adults, and families who are experiencing immediate crisis
  • Provide positive intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and conflict management using a trauma-informed and family centered approach.
  • Document and submit all services in a timely fashion (Crisis-Safety Plan)
Location:

2610 W. Richwoods Blvd. Peoria, IL with the willingness to travel and spend several hours in the field responding to crisis calls at local law enforcement agencies, schools, and/or hospitals. This office provides services to the following counties: Woodford, and Tazewell.

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
  • Successful completion of all required trainings related to the position
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.

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at

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. The Center for Youth and Family Solutions

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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