Child Case Worker

Child Case Worker in the SWAN Olney Shelter

Qualifications: College degree or equivalent work and education with child-oriented and child-friendly intervention approaches. Knowledge of normal child development stages and tasks is essential. Previous experience working with children is preferred. Must be competent in Microsoft Office, possess good word composition skills, demonstrated initiative, have interpersonal skills, and be an excellent communicator. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance, and be able to lift 25 pounds.

This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week with a work week of Tuesday through Saturday 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm. Overtime hours may be available. The Child Case Worker is responsible for the operation of the children’s program for residents of SWAN’s emergency shelter. This person is responsible for developing and implementing a program that addresses the needs of all children with their parents in the shelter as well as providing direct client services.

Benefits: SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid dental insurance, low-cost health insurance, 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 $17 - $20 an hour depending on education and experience.

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

To apply, complete the application and send it, a letter of interest, and a resume to Billie Riggs, Shelter Supervisor, at [email protected] or mail to SWAN at PO Box 176 Olney, IL 62450.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• child casework: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Olney, IL 62450 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person