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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.

Perks of Working at CYFS:

• Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development! As we grow, you grow with us!
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program to help with Work-Life Integration and other potential well-being challenges
• "Dress for your day" dress code
• Reimbursement for mileage

About the Position:

Develop a supportive relationship with current and potential foster parents as they provide for youth in care.

A Typical Day as a Foster Parent Mentor:

• Partner with licensing and case work staff to assist foster parents in identifying and over-coming barriers facing foster parents.
• Assist identified foster parents with linkage to community resources and support to stabilize their fostering experience.
• Document all contact using the appropriate CYFS documentation process.
• Provide opportunities for foster parents to network with other foster parents.

Location:

1630 S. State St. Springfield, IL. This office provides services to the following counties: Sangamon, Morgan, and Macon

Work Hours:

This is a part-time position, up to 10 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Past or Current Foster Parent 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

Additional Benefits:

• 401K plan

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.cyfsolutions.org/.

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.