Western Illinois Regional Council

Social Services

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Driving Directions:

One block west of the Courthouse.

About Us

Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) provides technical assistance to local governments and elected officials facing complex community and economic development issues in the counties of and communities within Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren. For assistance with community development projects, call (309) 837-3941.

WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA) offers social service programs to income-eligible residents in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Knox, and Warren counties in Illinois. To apply for social service programs, call (309) 837-2997.

In addition, WIRC-CAA provides crisis counseling and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking through its Victim Services department. Victim Services is at a non-disclosed location to protect the safety and confidentiality of survivors and counselors. To reach a counselor, call the 24/7 free and confidential crisis hotline at (309) 837-5555.

The WIRC & CAA hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

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Jobs

Accounting Specialist I

Category: Accounting

This person provides financial reporting, budget preparation and monitoring, grant application support, accounts receivable process, purchasing assistance, and reviews allowability and allocation of expenditures, communicating with grant funders for all assigned grants. Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Associate degree in accounting or a related field and minimum of 2 years’ ...read more

Contact:

Phone:(309) 837-3941

Crisis Advocate / Counselor (SA Program)

Category: Non-Profit and Social Services

Description: Responsible for elements of the Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Program, including crisis counseling and advocacy, institutional advocacy and professional training. Responsible for individual and group counseling with child and adolescent survivors of sexual violence. Deadline to Apply: As soon as possible. Rate of Pay: $21.00 per hour, at a minimum of 37.5 hours per week ...read more

Contact:

Phone:(309) 837-2997

Preventionist

Category: Non-Profit and Social Services

This person is responsible for all facets of the public education/prevention campaign for the Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Program in the Victim Services department. Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in education and one year’s work experience in education or within similar program or combination of education/experience in a related field. License or ...read more

Contact:

Phone:(309) 837-2997