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- Full-time
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- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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YWCA Northwestern Illinois —Rockford, IL
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST
State of Illinois —Rockford, IL
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- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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- Weekends as needed
- Background check
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- $18 - $20 an hour
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- Hybrid work
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LSSI —Rockford, IL
- $60,000 - $67,000 a year
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- Background check
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PAIP CO-FACILITATOR-PART TIME
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- $21.28 an hour
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- Computer literacy
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- $19.53 - $31.24 an hour
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- Nursing
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- English
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Foster Care Caseworker
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley —Rockford, IL
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- From $17.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Associate's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Impact Specialist
Region 1 Planning Council —Rockford, IL
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
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- Mileage reimbursement
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Voter Registration Field Director- Beloit
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Peer Support Specialist - 2nd Shift
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ADVOCATE- BOONE COUNTY
Remedies Renewing Lives —Rockford, IL
- $21.28 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
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- Disability insurance
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NAMI Northern Illinois —Rockford, IL
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- Health insurance
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Remedies Renewing Lives —Rockford, IL
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- Weekends as needed
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- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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YWCA Eligibility Specialist
YWCA Northwestern Illinois —Rockford, IL
- From $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE

Remedies Renewing Lives -
Rockford, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.28 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Client rapport building
Filing
Client file management
Employee relationship building
Domestic violence situation handling
Bachelor's degree
Emotional safety support
Relationship management
Working with families
Computer skills
Client advocacy in social work
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: SENIOR CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $21.28/HR

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participates in the activities of a multidisciplinary team engaged in the delivery of residential and non-residential domestic violence program services. Utilizes an empowerment-based, trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach in providing services to child survivors of domestic violence. Participates in the formulation and implementation of individual client goal plans and individualized services to child victims of domestic violence. Supports the Agency 24-hour domestic violence hotline and shelter services as necessary and/or requested. Works under the supervision of the Senior Children’s Advocate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and services that address the unique needs of children
Provides individual counseling, group counseling, referrals and advocacy for children.
Assesses the needs of children, completing intake forms and developing service plans with parent and/or child
Communicates with staff on specific needs of children
Supports adult survivors in strengthening parent-child bond and supporting their children’s needs
Plans and facilitates recreational and educational activities for children and families
Aids in data collection as needed
Adheres to funding requirements
Attends all staff meetings. Participates in all other programs, agency and community meetings and trainings as requested or assigned
Maintains a working relationship with staff, clients and community agencies
Provides public information and education on topics such as teen dating violence, effects of domestic violence on children, and Remedies programs to the community as assigned
Frequent written and verbal communications with clients/survivors, referral sources and other employees as appropriate
Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and Agency polices and mission
Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits
Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Ability to prepare and maintain effective case files
Ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program
Ability to provide sincere interest necessary to work with client population
Ability to engage potential clientele and/or maintain current clients in services by providing support and encouragement
Must acquire and apply the skills necessary for empathetic and empowering counseling/advocacy/crisis intervention techniques and methods
Possess high physical and emotional energy needed to handle the array of circumstances that may arise
Basic computer skills
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with survivors, staff, other service providers, and the public

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related field required

EXPERIENCE:

One-year full time experience providing professional counseling, advocacy, and/or case management preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

Completion of the 40-hour domestic violence training as required by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) from an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) approved training site. This training will be provided by Remedies Renewing Lives to new employees who have not yet completed the training.

Benefit Summary:

All full-time employees are eligible for insurance on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and 401K participation. We also offer an accrual of 4 weeks of paid time off per year. There is an annual discretionary bonus given as well after completing 1 year of service. Full-time employees are also eligible for short/long term disability and term life insurance.

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