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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

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
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 $45,000.00
About the Position:
Provides assessment, resource linkage and referral to eligible youth who are at risk for initial or more intensive juvenile justice involvement. Under supervision, Apply clinical theory and technical skills in their work with individual youth and families.
A Typical Day as a Mental Health Juvenile Justice Coordinator:

• Manage MHJJ referral processes, including responding to referral sources, outreach, and engagement to all referrals.
• Provides timely strengths-focused, systemic, client-centered, trauma-informed individual and family-systems assessment and service planning for youth who are at risk of contact or more intensive involvement with the justice system and their families. Involves clients and family to the extent possible and clinically indicated in all treatment decisions.
• Provides case management and supportive services to ensure linkage, referral and engagement in any services determined to be needed through the assessment process.
• Document services as required by legal statute, funder requirements, and agency policies.

Work Hours:
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of clients.
Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology, or closely related Human Service field.
• 2 years of experience in a human service position (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

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.