Job Description
This position will be working out of Peoria, Illinois. This position is a Contract Appointment.
The Education Advisor provides problem resolution, subject matter expertise, advocacy, and guidance for educational wellbeing of children and youth in foster care (youth in care). The education advisor possesses extensive knowledge and skills that help youth navigate the complex network of education (general and special education) and child welfare. The education advisor also serves as education resource for youth in care, caregivers, child welfare caseworkers and administrators, school and district personnel, Guardian ad Litem (GAL), court personnel, etc.
Qualifications
1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
A. Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table
or its proportional equivalent:
* 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
* Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
* 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
* Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified
supervision.
Salary
$60,000.00 - $62,000.16/year
Links
Education Advisor - Peoria, IL, Area
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Northern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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Human Resource Services - NIU
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| Contact
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Vicki Wronkowski
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| Phone Number
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815-753-5436
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| Address
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1515 W Lincoln Hwy, HR Building
DeKalb, IL 60115
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| Comments
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