Education Advisor NIU Center for Child Welfare and Education Springfield, IL Job Details Full-time $57,000 - $60,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Youth mentoring Educational program guidance Bachelor's degree Experience working with foster children Guidance counseling Student advocacy Full Job Description This position will be working out of Decatur-Springfield, IL.

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//employment.niu.edu/postings/94283 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, special and post-secondary) 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.

Pay:

$57,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Candidate must pass a background check.

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Education :

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Springfield, IL (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL