School Social Worker - Urbana

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

EAP

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Loan Forgiveness Resource (SavvyFi)

Job summary

Cunningham-Children in Urbana/Rossville, IL is hiring a School Social Worker to plan, prepare and provide counseling to students weekly and per IEP guidelines. The role requires solid counseling skills and excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality within a treatment team.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work and at least three years of experience with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in therapeutic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and provide weekly counseling to students per IEP or program requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and prioritize multiple responsibilities while working with the treatment team.
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (required).
• 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
• 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 candidate’s 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.

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Education

• Masters or better in Social Work.

Experience

• 3 years: Working with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in a residential treatment center school or a therapeutic day treatment school.

Licenses & Certificates

• School Counselor (ISBE)
• IL Drivers License
• LCSW
• LCP
• LSW
• LCPC

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