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Young people learn from each interaction. Use your mentoring skills, personal strength, and teamwork to provide for the care, welfare, safety, and security of children and youth with emotional or behavioral disorders. We're seeking qualified applicants for the following
positions (click on job titles for details).
Please see the bottom of the page to learn more about the general requirements for employment and reasons Cunningham is a great place to work.
- Night Milieu Coordinator: Cunningham seeks two (2) experienced, enthusiastic, and organized supervisors to provide supervisory support to staff in the afternoon and evening, and to manage staff scheduling. Weekly rotating schedule is 1pm to 12am four days per week (including weekends). Coordinators will objectively monitor, address, and report concerns in the delivery of therapeutic services to youth in our residential treatment center, participate in the On-Call system, become certified trainers (agency sponsored) in crisis intervention, and provide training on approved technique to staff. Coordinators will manage the centralized scheduling for residential treatment center staff using KRONOS. Coordinators will provide staff and youth with an optimistic and supportive environment to minimize risk and meet quality standards in a fair and consistent manner. At least 5 years of professional experience in residential treatment (with children and/or adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral disturbances) is required. At least 2 of those years must be in a supervisory position. Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with and knowledge of TCI preferred. Microsoft Office based computer skills a must. We require excellent written and oral skills with a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and maintain confidentiality.
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Independent Contractor: Cunningham seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Independent Contractor to contribute to the warm and welcoming environment of our therapeutic school programs for students receiving special education services primarily with emotional disorders and autism. The COTA will provide and implement therapeutic services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures under the supervision of an OT. This position is responsible for documentation to ensure compliance and maintaining treatment equipment and supplies. This position must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, and other team members. The COTA will attend meetings and will provide training and instruction to teachers on the use of assistive devices to ensure devices are used safely and optimal benefits are achieved. The Independent Contractor will work a flexible part time schedule of 10-15 hours per week. This position requires an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Illinois OTA license.
- Day Counselor: Cunningham seeks Day Counselors to provide clinical treatment and supervise youth with significant behavioral and mental health challenges in a 24 hour, residential setting. Requirements include a BA or BS in Human Services (social work, psych) or similar; or 5 years experience in the human services field. Shifts available are 7am-9am, 1 pm-11 pm, or 7am-7pm. Pay range is $10.77-15.82. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment! You will work directly with children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting. Our staff develops appropriate therapeutic relationships, and implements an established plan for therapeutic treatment on a day to day basis. General Requirements include previous experience with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges is required. Extensive training will be provided. Ability to document mental health services using a customized computer program required.
- Night Awake Counselor: Cunningham seeks Night Awake Counselors to provide active overnight support and supervision of youth during a 10 or 12 hour shift. HS diploma required. Shifts available are 7pm-7am or 9pm-9am. Pay range is $9.39-13.39. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment! You will work directly with children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting. Our staff develops appropriate therapeutic relationships, and implements an established plan for therapeutic treatment on a day to day basis. General Requirements include previous experience with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges is required. Extensive training will be provided. Ability to document mental health services using a customized computer program required.
- Part-Time Day Counselors: Cunningham seeks Part-Time Day Counselors to provide support and supervise youth with significant behavioral and mental health challenges on school days from 7am to 9am. BA or BS in Human Services (social work, psychology) or related field. Pay range is $10.77-15.82. Shift is school days only. Previous experience with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges is required. Extensive training will be provided. Ability to document mental health services using a customized computer program required.
- Substitute Milieu Counselor: Cunningham seeks a part-time counselor interested in a flexible schedule.Contribute to the residential treatment team by supporting and supervising up to ten youth ages 9-16 in a home-like therapeutic milieu within our Residential Treatment Program on a substitute basis. Available shifts include weeknights, weekend evenings, and overnight shifts. This position requires the physical and emotional strength to effectively and safely manage youth during aggressive or self-harming episodes, and applicants must be able to successfully complete training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
- Health Services Nurse: Cunningham seeks a Health Services Nurse to provide health care services to our therapeutic residential group homes and day treatment school clients through case management, education, counseling, and medication consultation. The candidate will be a dedicated and compassionate nurse who can take care of the medical needs of our adolescent clients and students in a unique setting with child welfare, mental health and special educational services are encouraged to apply. Must be able to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, work independently, and be supportive of children, adolescents, and families. Computer and word processing skills required and Psychiatric and children/adolescent experience preferred. Schedule is generally Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p and rotating agency on-call nurse. Prospective employees will be required to produce current RN license.
- Special Education Teacher: Cunningham seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2011-2012 school years, to teach at CIRCLE Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving K-12. CIRCLE Academy prepares and empowers each student for successful experiences in school and throughout their lives by providing a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment that emphasizes family involvement. The classroom teacher is responsible for providing a classroom learning environment that promotes the highest quality of academic instruction with Social & Emotional Learning. Work with small class sizes in a supportive and positive work environment with a Para-Educator and a 1:1 Teacher’s Assistant. State of Illinois LBS1 certificate required.
- Subsitute Teacher Assistant: Cunningham seeks Substitute Teacher Assistant to contribute to the warm and welcoming environment at Circle Academy, a non-public Special Education school serving S/ED, BD, LD youth ages 10-21. Responsibilities include working directly with Special Education certified teachers to provide services in a school setting. Minimum 30 hours of college credit and/or Para-Professional approval and previous experience in a school setting is preferred. Applicant must be a dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
General Information For All Applicants:
Cunningham employees can expect:
- A supportive, team-oriented environment free from competition
- Certainty and understanding of rules and expectations of the position
- Stable work environment without changing daily priorities
- Opportunity for long term employment to gain additional skills and experience
All prospective employees must be 21 years old, possess a valid Illinois driver's license and proof of auto insurance, and be able to handle confidential information. Thorough criminal background checks are conducted on all employees and must not disclose anything that would indicate unfitness to work in a residential child care facility. All prospective employees are required to submit to a pre-employment physical. Employees are subject to pre-employment, random and at-cause drug testing.
Cunningham offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. Cunningham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the values of diversity, teamwork, respect, integrity and accountability.
Last updated: January 6, 2012
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