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Current Job Openings:
1. Client Advocate - Olney Shelter
2. Child Case Worker - Olney Shelter

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Position:  Child Case Worker SWAN Shelter - Olney
Schedule:  Tuesday - Saturday 12 pm (noon) - 8 pm
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 will be 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 and their parents in the shelter as well as providing direct client services.
Benefits:  SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee, 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 $16 - $18 an hour depending on education and experience.  

To apply, complete the application and send it, a letter of interest, and a resume to Linda Warner, Executive Director, at [email protected] or mail to SWAN at PO Box 176 Olney, IL  62450.

Position:  Client Advocate at SWAN Shelter
Schedule: 8 am to 4 pm Saturday & Sunday; 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Wednesday. Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance, and be able to lift 25 pounds.
Job Responsibilities:  Client Advocate position reports to Resident Shelter Supervisor. Once hired, the candidate must take 40 hours of domestic violence training. The successful candidate will also have responsibility of answering the 24-7 hotline.
The Client Advocate will provide advocacy, information, and referrals to federal, state, community, and shelter resources or programs to meet the needs of emergency shelter residents.

​Benefits:  SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee, 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.  The employee may start contributing to the retirement plan after 90 days of employment.  The pay range is $15-$16 an hour depending on education and experience.  Employment is contingent upon 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 Linda Warner, Executive Director, at [email protected] or mail to SWAN at PO Box 176 Olney, IL 62450. 
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120 S. Fair Street, Ste 2
Olney, IL  62450
Phone: 618-879-2214
Fax: 618-879-2254
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888-715-6260

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SWAN, Inc. funding is provided, in whole or in part, by the Attorney General, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Department of Human Services, Midland Area Agency on Aging, Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging, Illinois Department on Aging, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development..
SWAN, Inc. is a Effingham County and Crawford County United Way partner.

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  • Home
  • Domestic Violence Services
    • 24 Hour Crisis Line
    • Shelter & Housing >
      • Emergency Shelter - Olney
      • Rapid Rehousing Program
    • Legal & Order of Protection
    • Intervention Services
    • Support Group
  • Adult Protective Services
    • Age 18+ with Disability
    • Age 60+ Not In Care Facility
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman
  • Information & Assistance
  • Homeless Assistance
    • Shelter & Housing >
      • Temporary Shelter
      • Transitional Housing
    • Transportation Assistance
    • 24 Hour Hotline
  • Office Locations
  • More Information
    • Contact Us
    • Job Openings
    • Additional Resources
    • Donate to SWAN