Child Welfare Specialized Domestic Violence Advocate

Child Welfare Specialized Domestic Violence Advocate

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Relevant work experience and college experience may be considered. Experience working with children and teenagers is required. Must be competent in Microsoft Offices, possess good work composition skills, demonstrate initiative, have interpersonal skills, and be an excellent communicator. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance, and be able to lift 25 pounds.

This is a full-time position- 40 hours per week. The Child Welfare Specialized DV Advocate represents clients’ needs and Agency interest to referral sources, DCFS, the judicial system and governmental agencies. The successful candidate will attend court dates and other staffing on behalf of the client. This person is responsible for conducting parenting groups on-site and virtually as well as speaking in the school systems within the 16-county service region.

Benefits: SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee, offers employee paid vision insurance, life insurance, and other supplementary insurance plans at open enrollment periods. In addition, an employer paid retirement plan is available after one year of employment during open enrollment periods. An employee may start contributing to the retirement plan after 90 days of employment. The pay range is $18 - $19 an hour depending on education and experience.

Background Checks: Employment is contingent on successful background checks through DCFS and the Illinois State Police.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Olney, IL 62450 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19