New Day Senior In-Home Counselor and Outreach Worker at The Center for Youth and Family Solutions

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSee yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!Perks of Working at CYFS:Paid Time Off Available Financial Incentives: Employee Referral ProgramEducational Assistance:Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employerTuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their educationEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their familyImmediate community referrals to licensed counselors24/7 call line Tax consultation/financial resourcesDiscounted legal services and mediation servicesHealth and Wellness resourcesUse of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursementAbility to contribute to 401KAgency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement "Dress for your day" dress codeOpportunities for advancement and professional development.About the Position:Provide goal-directed in-home counseling/casework interventions to persons sixty years of age or older to improve quality of life and prevent nursing home placements. Seek out and provide one on one contact with older adults or their caregivers to encourage use of existing services and benefits. A Typical Day as a New Day Senior In-Home Counselor and Outreach Worker:Complete initial assessments and develop treatment plans based on client's personal goals and presenting needs.Provide counseling services in clients' homes in accordance with assessment information and treatment plan with overall purpose of addressing mental health needs and preventing unnecessary nursing home placements.Conduct in-home visits and inform persons of benefits and services available to them.Assist older persons in gaining access to needed services such as making referrals for them.Document all services in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.Conduct collateral contacts with individuals significant to assessed problem situation.Execute referrals to those community resources providing services which address relevant identified problem circumstances, with client's permission.Location:2610 W. Richwoods Blvd. Peoria, IL with the willingness to travel and spend several hours in the field visiting clients' homes and communities. This office provides services to the following counties: Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Mason, and FultonWork Hours:Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families servedDoes the Following Apply to You?Bachelor's Degree1-3 years working with older persons (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.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.