Counselor/Therapist - Adoption Support & Preservation (Unlicensed)
Job Category: Clinical Services
Posting Details
- Full-Time
- Salary: $58,032 USD per year
- Location: Herrin, IL 62948, USA
Job Details
Description
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
Opportunities for growth. Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in-house clinical supervision and reimbursement for licensure fees. We also offer opportunities for advanced trainings in your field, which may include Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other trainings, depending on your unique interests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other community partners to expand your professional network and increase your access to supplemental resources to benefit the kids and families you’re serving.
Work/Life balance. We know you can’t pour from an empty cup. We encourage a healthy work/life balance by keeping schedules flexible and caseloads low, with a focus on quality of engagement and services over quantity of billable hours. We offer a generous paid leave package that includes two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (increasing over your tenure to more than five weeks per year), plus two weeks of paid sick time, two additional floating holidays, eleven paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year's each year.
As an Adoption Support & Preservation Therapist, you will provide telehealth and in-home services to families with children who have been adopted or for whom guardianship has been awarded through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. In your work, you will offer a range of trauma-informed, attachment-focused services, including individual, family, and group therapy, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention, partner with families to develop a plan for clinical interventions targeting individualized, collaboratively developed treatment plan goals, coordinate services with other relevant providers, both within the agency and externally, and develop appropriate referral plans, complete thorough and timely documentation, including assessment and service notes, using a web-based client services platform, and help plan and facilitate community-based events where program participants and their families can engage in fun activities, like swimming and games. Additionally, Therapists complete agency-paid trainings in program-specific modalities, including Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC) and National Adoption competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI).
Candidate qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a closely related field, required.
- Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice preferred.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Job details:
- Compensation: Salary Range: $58,032-$62,032; Offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Clinical licensure: Licensure-eligible therapists receive weekly clinical supervision towards licensure, and reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees.
- Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here)
- Location: Hybrid (remote/community-based). Therapy provided in-home, community or office in Southern Illinois locations. Therapists work from home/preferred remote location when not attending in-home visits. Therapists are required to attend in-person meetings and trainings at agency offices. Telehealth therapy may be provided when illness or weather do not allow for in-person sessions.
- Schedule: Full time, salaried, general business hours with some flexibility. Therapists should be available two evenings per week to accommodate client schedules when needed. Therapists participate in an on-call rotation to respond via phone to after-hours crisis calls.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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Posted: February 17, 2025
Position: Area Administrator
Department of Children & Family Services - Urbana, Illinois 61801
Deadline to apply: February 26, 2025
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
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The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.
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Date: Feb 10, 2025
Location: Urbana, IL, US, 61801
Job Requisition ID: 44598
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Job Requisition ID: 44598
Closing Date/Time: 02/26/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Title: Senior Public Service Administrator. Opt 6 (Area Administrator Permanency) - Champaign
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,100 - $11,100/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
Requisition#: 44598
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Permanency Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Permanency Team Supervisors who are responsible for comprehensive child welfare services throughout the region. The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Child Protection service area. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
• Plans, develops, and oversees the administration and integration of comprehensive child
welfare services for assigned areas within the region.
• Maintains authority and accountability for system outcomes and continuity of care in
designated areas.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of program personnel.
• Provides extensive input into the formulation and development of policies and procedures for
program services and directs their implementation within area of oversight.
• Interacts with and coordinates community and field office support with the appropriate Area
Administrators for Child Welfare Services.
• Advises the Regional Administrator of program needs, achievements, and problematic
issues, developing strategies and proposals to address problem areas and enhance
operations.
• Drives or travels to various locations in the performance of duties.
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business
administration, or a juris doctorate.
• Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with
an MSW OR five years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience
with a master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris
doctorate
Preferred Qualifications
• 5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework services.
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple
teams of subordinate professional staff.
• Professional experience conducting quality review of team functioning.
• Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a
regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
• Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or
business organization.
Conditions of Employment
• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s
license.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job
duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Work Location: 2125 S 1st St., Champaign, IL 61820
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis
Email: denise.bean-mathis@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-524-0275
Posting Group: Social Services
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services’s discretion.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana
POSTED: 3/10/2025
Position Title: School Social Worker
Location: Perandoe Special Education District
Reports to: Executive Director or Designee
Qualifications: The School Social Worker will hold a current and valid Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Social Work. Masters Degree in Social Work.
Evaluation: The School Social Worker will be evaluated by the Executive Director or designee according to the Perandoe Evaluation Plan
FLSA Class: Exempt
SUMMARY: The School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home and community providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
- Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
- Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
- Work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
- Utilize effective problem-solving processes.
- Read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions.
- Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.
SPECIFIC:
- Develop, deliver, evaluate, and revise the school social work program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of content and application in the practice of social work services within a school setting.
- Assist students in the areas of academic, social, behavioral, and emotional development as well in career awareness.
- Provide individual and small group social work services in a variety of settings.
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting.
- Responding proactively to behavior by offering strategies to school staff and parents to promote social emotional wellbeing of students.
- Collaborate with school staff and school psychologist to formulate, initiate, and manage behavior plans.
- Provide in-service training and make presentations to staff.
- Assessing the needed services and coordinate those services with parents, outside agencies, and school staff.
- Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the district and schools.
- Monitor and advise students of their progress and provide on-going communication with parents.
- In collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff, prepare students for transition to the next levels.
- Adhere to ethical standards that are outlined by NASW and Illinois School Code.
- Participate and prepare information for re-evaluations, annual review, and progress review meetings as determined by district.
- Keep ongoing records including both academic and behavioral progress.
- All other duties as assigned.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with district necessity and Management Council policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Revised: December 2022
Employee Benefits: Social Worker 2025-26 SY
Total Salary/Benefit Package (For School Year)
- Based tentatively per resume (we will need transcripts for final determination) for 190 days.
Retirement Plan
- TRS (Teacher’s Retirement System)
- Employee pays $0 and Employer pays TRS 9%, THIS .90%, ETHIS .67%, and TRS 2.2 .58% rate.
Medical Insurance:
- $7,130 toward employee policy premium
- or $6,630 Cash Option added to salary Vision and Dental: Employee paid
Paid Leave:
- Sick Days: 16 (unused accumulate to a maximum of 240 days) Personal Days: 3 (not used rolls into sick days)
Mileage:
- Reimbursed at the IRS rate
Professional Development
- District Paid Professional Development Opportunities
