What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker - Urbana position at Cunningham Children's Home?
About Us:
Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community. We provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment that supports each student's academic and emotional growth.
Position Overview: 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services to improve students' social and academic functioning in alignment with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards.
- Oversee and support CIRCLE Academy staff in implementing effective SEL practices.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic school environment that promotes SEL.
- Collaborate with school staff, students, and guardians to support student needs.
- Work with CIRCLE Academy Administration to ensure alignment with school goals.
- Interact with community agency and school district representatives to support program effectiveness.
- Make independent decisions regarding service delivery and student support.
- Supervise and mentor social work interns.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (required).
- Certification: Must hold an Illinois School Social Work License, or an LCSW, LSW, LCPC, or LPC (required).
- Experience: A minimum of three years of experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities, preferably in a therapeutic day treatment school setting (preferred).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on education and experience ($55,250 - $92,135 per year).
- Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.
- Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
- Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
- Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500.
- Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).
- State-of-the-art facilities: Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.
- Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Salary : $55,250 - $92,135
