CAREGIVER ADVOCATE - PIATT COUNTY

Family Service of Champaign County
Family Service of Champaign County

Champaign County, IL, USA · Champaign, IL, USA

Posted on Jun 30, 2026
Caregiver Advisor – Piatt County. Provide support to unpaid caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren by building knowledge and skills, connecting to services, and reducing caregiver stress.What you’ll do: Build referral networks in Piatt County; connect with potential clients (social media, events); provide information and assistance; offer instruction/training in workshops and in-home; develop and implement support groups; assist grandparents raising grandchildren (school navigation, technology, behavior, grief); maintain supportive follow-up and case documentation.Ideal candidate: Knowledge/experience in children’s services (education, CASA, DCFS, or similar) helpful. Bachelor’s in social work or related preferred; HS diploma with 5+ years relevant experience encouraged to apply. Abilities: professional and kind client communication; casework and documentation; organized and efficient; culturally respectful; reliable transportation to meet clients; background check required.The package: $20.00–$23.00/hour; full-time (37.5 hrs/week); 12 paid holidays; PTO after 90 days (max 200 hrs); benefits include mileage reimbursement and paid time off.Work Location: In person.To apply: Send résumé and cover letter to hr@familyservicecc.org.