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!

Circle Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K–12, 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.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Social Work (required).
• License:
  Illinois School Social Work License, LCSW, LSW, LCPC or LPC.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three years of experience working with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in a therapeutic day treatment school setting (preferred).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Garner Health & Patient 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
• Professional PSLF resource, Savvy Fi, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process

Rossville, IL 60963, USA

Founded in 1895,
Cunningham Children’s 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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