SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - SSW
Company: CareerStaff Unlimited
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - SSW We have a great opportunity for a
qualified SSW to work in an Elgin school district for the 2019/2020
school year . The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8a.m to
2p.m. School Social Worker will be covering the district's
elementary school. School Social Worker must have their PEL (Type
73) to be considered! Therapists that enjoy this assignment are
often invited to return to the school district year after year.
Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration. We
look forward to having you join our amazing team of therapists! In
addition to the standard benefits, our therapists are preferred in
a number of school districts in the Illinois area. BENEFITS FOR A
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Immediate Openings
- Flexible Schedules
- Orientation Program Offered by Client Our strong, long-term
connections-with the most admired companies-mean a new world of
possibilities for your career. Partnering with CareerStaff
Unlimited is the kind of proactive move that can put you on an
inside track, give you access to more career opportunities, and get
you that dream job faster than going at it alone. MORE ABOUT THE
POSITION: CareerStaff Unlimited partners with companies around the
county to raise the bar in healthcare by setting new standards for
quality care and personalized service. Responsibilities for this
position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct school social work services to referred students
who have serious social and emotional problems that interfere with
learning. Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling to
students and their families
- identify and assesses academic problems through analysis of
factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the
home, school and community
- Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to
effect changes in behavioral/ social interactions of students and
their families
- Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the
determination of social education eligibility
- Must have an understand of the IEP Process and the ability to
develop Individual Educational Plans, Multidisciplinary Evaluation
Team reports, Evaluation Review Reports, Functional behavior
Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Manifestation
Determination Reviews, 504's and other special education reports
pertaining to student needs and issues
- Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special
education with specific knowledge in emotional impairment and
autism
- Coordinate and facilitate crisis intervention and trauma
response services
- possess a general knowledge of the provisions of the Every
Student Succeeds Acts (ESSA), McKinney- Vento law and other state
and federal mandates
- Serve as a liaison between families and the school to
positively promote collaborative processes in education planning
for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the
school setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of community resources to provide support
and services to student and families.
- Serves as a member of the Resource Coordinating Team (the
problem- solving vehicle for the school) and other school based
teams to develop interventions for promoting students' academic
success
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate intervention and prevention
groups for students and parents (ie. grief, conflict resolution,
divorce etc.)
- Demonstrate skills in conducting effective meetings and
conferences (including the resolution of disagreements).
- Maintain required clinical records and submits appropriate
documents for statistical reports with adherence to program
standards in school social work.
- Demonstrate the skill in communicating concepts and information
accurately orally or in writing
- Maintain current knowledge of and abides by federal and state
laws with emphasis on persons with disabilities, child welfare,
mental health, confidentiality and student and parent rights
- Attends meeting and professional development activities as
required SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (SSW) JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must possess and provide evidence of a Master's
Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
- Valid State of Illinois Master's Social Worker license, issued
by the State of practice, Department of Licensing and Regulations,
and Full Approval as a School Social Worker issued by the State
Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early
Intervention Services.
- Applicants not holding Full Approval must be eligible for
Temporary or Continuing Temporary Approval
- Minimum of two (2) years post Social Work Master's degree
experience, working as a Social Worker with school-aged children
and families ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED: CareerStaff Unlimited,
LLC ("CareerStaff") is a leader in the delivery of workforce
solutions and staffing services for the healthcare industry. Our
mission is to connect our clients with talented healthcare
professionals ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We
serve our mission by leveraging a national network 25+ offices
throughout the United States. CareerStaff's services include travel
and per diem employment opportunities for nurses, therapists and
pharmacists. Additionally, CareerStaff provides Managed Service
Programs to hundreds of healthcare facilities nationally. By
offering unparalleled customer service, unique placement
opportunities, top pay and benefits and employment that meets the
lifestyle requirements of our clinicians, CareerStaff attracts high
quality clinicians who transition well to new environments and
rapidly assimilate into facility teams. CareerStaff Unlimited is
proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action (EEO/AA). CONTACT INFORMATION: Rachel Smeaton - Staffing
Manager CareerStaff Unlimited - ###-###-#### -
*****@careerstaff.com Other Info
- Job City: ELGIN
- Shift: 7A-3P
- Setting: School
- Order ID: 645437
Keywords: CareerStaff Unlimited, Carol Stream , SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - SSW, Healthcare , Carol Stream, Illinois
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