Current Job Openings:
1. Kitchen Manager/Client Advocate - Olney Shelter 
2. Victim Advocate - Carmi Location - Requires Local Travel


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Position:  Kitchen Manager/Client Advocate - Olney Shelter
Schedule:  10 am to 6 pm Sunday - Thursday or 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday
Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED. ServSafe Certification is required.  Must obtain within 30 days of employment. Menu planning for the Shelter food program and documentation of the food program is required. In addition to ServSafe Certification the person must also complete 40 hours of domestic violence training.
Must demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, including word composition skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance, and be able to lift 40 pounds.  
Job Responsibilities: Must complete weekly menu planning.  Must prepare warm lunch and dinner meals on days worked and provide meal prep for off days.  Must document meals and attendance according to state and local food program guidelines. 
​Full-time position at 40 hours a week.
Benefits:  SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid dental insurance, low-cost health insurance, offers 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 $15.25 - $17 an hour depending on education and experience.  Paid leave hours, sick time, and vacation are hours are explained at time of interview. 
Background Checks: The Kitchen Manager/Client Advocate must complete 40 hours of domestic violence training. 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.
Position:  Victim Advocate - Carmi Satellite Office
Schedule:  8 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday
The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. 
Qualifications:  College degree or college and equivalent work experience is required in an associated field.  Must be competent in Microsoft Office and possess good word composition skills.  Must demonstrate initiative, excellent communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.  Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance, and be able to lift 25 pounds.
Job Responsibilities:  The Victim Advocate assists victims/survivors of domestic violence through the civil and criminal justice process, provides information regarding legal remedies, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, shelter services, crime witness information and other SWAN services.  
The Victim Advocate assists victims with efforts to obtain emergency orders of protection, plenary orders of protection and filing criminal complaints.  Victim Advocates provide follow-up supportive services and safety planning.
The Victim Advocate must answer telephone calls, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be able to utilize other program-specific computer programs for the domestic violence programs.  
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel within the service area of White and Hamilton Counties.  The employee is reimbursed for mileage monthly at the IRS reimbursement rate. 
Benefits:  SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer dental insurance for the employee, offers 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 - $19 an hour depending on education and experience.  Information on sick time, paid leave, and vacation will be provided during the interview process.
Background Checks:  Employment is contingent upon successful background checks through DCFS and the Illinois State Police.
To apply, please complete the employment application form and email it along with your resume to [email protected], [email protected], and  [email protected] .