Safe at Home Safety Manager - Lincoln

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

About the Position:

Provide services to children and families with Impending Danger Plans in collaboration with an assigned Intact Family Services Team.

A Typical Day as a Safety Manager:

• Develop and deliver family centered services in collaboration with the assigned Intact Family Services team to assigned children and families to meet mutually established goals which promote safety and stability in the best interest of the family in a timely manner.
• Provide service delivery to comply with agency, state, and federal regulations and requirements in accordance with established timelines and following the FITS model.
• Document all services delivered to comply with agency, state, and federal regulations and requirements in accordance with established timelines.
• Attend staffing sessions, providing input into the decision-making process regarding service delivery and goal setting with families.
• Support and monitor families in their home environment to monitor progress toward mitigating safety concerns, progress toward goals, and services delivered to ensure the objectives identified by the Intact Family Services team and family remain in the best interest of the child.
• Attend court hearings, staffings, and other activities necessary to coordinate services while representing the agency in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Travel to deliver services in the home environment, and/or transport children and families to alternative service locations.
• Assist with Foster Parent recruitment activities.
• Develop a schedule which can be adapted to reflect the needs of children and families, while following agency expectations related to time management and attendance.
• Provide after-hours response as scheduled and in urgent circumstances.

Location :

2100 W. 5th St. Lincoln, IL including travel and spending time in the field visiting clients' homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: Logan, Menard, and Mason

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of youth and families served. Hybrid work is available based on job duties.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
• 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 DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare Licensure

Desired Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Documentation
• Self-starter
• Time Management
• Organization
• Bilingual (not required)
• Team Player

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.