School Social Worker - Rossville

Apply now to join our therapeutic day school team that empowers students with social/emotional and behavioral challenges to have successful experiences in school, at home and in the community. The school is seeking an innovative, creative and enthusiastic licensed Social Worker or Counselor to join our team!

About Us
Circle Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K12, is currently seeking two qualified Special Education Teachers to join our team. Our private schools prepare and empower each student for successful experiences in school, at home, and in the community by providing a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment. We have locations in Urbana and Rossville, IL, and are currently hiring for our Rossville location.

The School Social Worker plans, prepares, and provides counseling to students weekly and as specified on the IEP or program requirements. Solid counseling and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. This role also requires someone who is able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and prioritize multiple responsibilities while working cooperatively with other members of the treatment team.

Candidates must possess a Masters in Social Work with an Illinois School Social Work License, LCSW, LSW, LCPC or LPC. Additionally, a minimum of three years experience working with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in a therapeutic day treatment school preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree in Social Work (required).


• Certification: Valid Illinois School Social Work License , LCSW , LSW , LCPC , or LPC


• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience working with students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities in a therapeutic day treatment school setting preferred.

We offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Leave


• Garner Health Paytient Card Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Account (DCA)


• Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Wellness Program


• Relocation Assistance


• Employee Referral Program

We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, SavvyFi, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.

Salary is based on the candidates education and experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect. Prospective employees will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and background check.

Cunningham and the Community:
Urbana is part of the twin cities of ChampaignUrbana in east-central Illinois, about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the area combines the energy of a college town with the warmth of a close-knit community. Residents enjoy diverse dining, parks, festivals, and a rich cultural scenemaking it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Founded in 1895, Cunningham Childrens Home is a leading child welfare and educational services agency, supporting more than 977 youth and families each year through residential treatment, special education, and community-based programs.

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