Current Job Openings:
1. Adult Case Worker - Olney Shelter 
2. Caregiver Advisor - Effingham, Salem or Vandalia 

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Position:  Adult Case Worker - Olney Shelter
Schedule:  8 am to 4 pm Sunday through Thursday 
Qualifications: College degree or equivalent work and education experience with case management for working with the adult services program for residents of the SWAN Emergency Shelter. Previous case management experience is preferred. 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 Adult Case Worker will be responsible for the case management/operation of the Homeless Shelter program in cooperation with another Case Worker in the emergency shelter.  This person is responsible for developing and implementing a program that addresses the needs of residents, including education, employment, housing, SNAP benefits, and other financial assistance. 
​Full-time position at 40 hours a week.
Benefits:  Holiday pay is available if an agency recognized holiday is worked.  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 $16- $18 an hour depending on education and experience. 
Background Checks:  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:  Caregiver Advisor - Effingham, Salem or Vandalia
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm 
Qualifications: BS in Social Service, Psychology, or related field preferred. Associates degree will be considered.  Must have a minimum of two years working with older adults and their families.  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: Provide information and assistance, training and education, counseling, case management and support groups within Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Jefferson, and Marion Counties.  Must have reliable transportation as daily travel is a requirement.  Employee is reimbursed at the current IRS rate monthly for travel incurred on-the job.
This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week with a work week of Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm.  Some evening or weekend hours may be required.
The Caregiver Advisor 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 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 $20-$23 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.