Adoption and Permanency Specialist

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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, with the ability to work remotely on occasion
• Employee Assistance Program to help with Work-Life Integration and other potential well-being challenges
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Accrual of 15 vacation days and 8 sick days, plus 5 personal/wellness days
• Paid 3 weeks parental leave
• "Dress for your day" dress code
• Educational Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for mileage

Salary:

Starting at $45,760.00 (Non-Exempt)

About the Position:

The Adoption and Permanency Specialist is responsible for preparing, educating, facilitating adoptions, and providing adoptive support services for children and families in our child welfare program.

A Typical Day as an Adoption and Permanency Specialist:

• Educate foster families in the adoption process, share information on the progress with involved parties
• Interview the family and prospective adoptee, provide home study assessment, and write home study
• Incorporate adoptive parents' rights and responsibilities in service planning and delivery
• Apply for adoption assistance and act as an advocate for the family during this process
• Complete all necessary paperwork to track activities and cases.

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
• 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:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care 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.