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*About Childrens Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL):\ \ *CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 400 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 157 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Childrens Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide dont just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a People First - Culture of Care working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!

About the position:

[A one-on-one aide provides assistance to an assigned student on a daily basis. There is extensive interaction with students. A one-on-one aide is an integral part of a students treatment plan. One on one aides work with classroom teachers to provide academic and behavior support to assigned student. One on one aides are role models. It is a very rewarding position. The schedule for this position is 8AM to 2:30PM.]{#isPasted}

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Kiefer School serves students struggling in their home district due to severe emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges. Our staff at Kiefer use a trauma-informed approach to understanding the cause of a childs behavior in the classroom. Our Behavior Management Specialists conduct an analysis on each student to learn what serves as a trigger and provides support and resources to deescalate situations.

AFA serves students ages 5 22 who have received an educational or medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

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Qualifications:

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• [If no paraprofessional certificate at the time of application, candidate must create an ELIS account through ISBE, apply for short-term approval, pay the application fee, and submit a copy of diploma to ISBE before the start of employment. First-time staff will be reimbursed for this fee.]{#isPasted}
• Classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Practical experience working with children strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in students, staff, and families served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work within treatment team.
• Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner.
• Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information.
• Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.
• Physical ability to p erform physical restraints.

Benefits:

• PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
• 10 paid holidays
• Summer pay - less working hours, increased hourly rate for the summer!
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• [Opportunity to Further Education]{#isPasted}

CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or loc