Job Description

Job description

Title: School Social Worker

Location: Chicago Heights , IL

Hours: 37.5/ hrs week

Compensation: $48hr+ (Based on experience)

Job Description:

The Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

• Provides individual, group, or push in counseling services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Completes social-emotional and behavior assessments as needed to determine a student’s particular strengths and weaknesses, as well as develop a plan to address skill deficits or behavior needs
• Utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions to address needs and work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative communication as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Works as a referral agent linking students and families when appropriate with "outside" agencies to service their needs.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to gather data on clients' needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients with developmental disabilities and special needs

Qualifications:

Must:

• Master’s degree in mental health/human services related field (social work, psychology, counseling).
• Professional licensure (PEL) with proper endorsements
• Experience working with special needs population

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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