Current Job Openings:
1. Domestic Violence (DV) Child Welfare Specialist - Olney Shelter 
2. Client Advocate - Olney Shelter 

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Position:  DV Child Welfare Specialist - Olney Shelter
Schedule:  8 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday 
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Relevant work experience and college experience may be considered.  Experience working with children and teenagers is required.  Must be competent in Microsoft Office, possess good work composition skills, demonstrate initiative, have interpersonal skills, and be an excellent communicator.  Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance, and be able to lift 25 pounds.  
Job Responsibilities: The DV Child Welfare Specialist represents clients’ needs and Agency interest to referral sources, DCFS, the judicial system and governmental agencies.  The successful candidate will attend court dates and other staffing on behalf of the client.  This person is responsible for conducting parenting groups on-site and virtually as well as speaking in the school systems within the 16-county service region.  
​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 $18 - $19 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 DV Child Welfare Specialist 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 Linda Warner, Executive Director, at [email protected] or mail to SWAN at PO Box 176 Olney, IL  62450.
Position:  Client Advocate - Olney Shelter
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday - 8 pm to 4 am 
Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED. 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 25 pounds.  
Job Responsibilities: The Client Advocate is responsible for carrying out individual and group services with adults and children as directed by the Case Workers and Shelter Supervisor. Must complete intakes and documentation is client files in a timely manner.  Is responsible for completing various cleaning/housekeeping tasks at the Shelter.  
The Client Advocate must complete 40 hours of Domestic Violence Training.  Employment is contingent on successful background checks through the Illinois State Police and the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS). 
​Benefits:  SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid dental insurance for the employee, and low-cost health insurance to 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.   A 25-cent shift differential is applicable to this shift.  Paid leave hours, sick time, and vacation hours are explained at time of interview.
​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.