- Salary
- $57k – $65k/yr
- Location
- Joliet, IL
- Department
- Education
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
General Responsibilities
- Provide school social work services to enhance students' social/emotional and adaptive development.
- Conduct clinical assessments, crisis interventions, and consultations; provide recommendations for students, staff, and parents.
- Provide individual and group therapy to students.
- Collaborate with parents to increase participation and use of resources.
- Consult and collaborate with school personnel on student needs and behavior modification.
- Identify and assess social and emotional difficulties affecting students' school performance.
- Act as a liaison for referrals for specialized testing and ensure students' needs are met.
- Maintain student records and reports according to agency and school policies.
- Participate in case consultations, collaborations, and reviews with school personnel and outside consultants.
- Conduct in-service training for parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
- Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.
Great Employer Provided Benefits
- Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited institution.
- Passage of complete background clearance and fingerprinting.
- Completion of licensure in Illinois a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or related credential within one year of employment.
- Professional Educator License (PEL) Illinois Certificate as a School Social Worker recommended.
- Training and experience in clinical assessments and crisis interventions with school-aged youth, preferably in school-based settings.
- Competence in providing culturally-sensitive interventions to diverse groups.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Interest in mentoring master’s level trainees.
- Skill in networking and community outreach.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Passage of complete background clearance and any other required testing or clearances.
- Adhere to the Agency’s Code of Ethics and conduct all responsibilities in accordance with the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.
