Community Outreach On-Call Advocate - Rock Island

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions • Rock Island, IL

48d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Child Welfare Experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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)

Benefits

• Employee Referral Program
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees