Job Position: School Social Worker
Location: Minooka, IL 60447
Pay Rate: $50.00/hrLooking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Birch Agency is seeking aSchool Social Workerto support students atMinooka Primary Centerduring a full-time leave assignment. In this role, you will provide social-emotional support, conduct evaluations, collaborate with educators and families, contribute to student support planning, and help foster a positive learning environment that promotes student success and well-being. This opportunity stands out for its chance to work with young learners ages 3-5 during critical developmental years in a collaborative, student-focused educational setting. You'll join a supportive team that values professional collaboration while making a meaningful impact on student growth and well-being, all within a consistent full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement or appropriate state certification
  • Appropriate endorsement
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct evaluations for students ages 2 years, 10 months and older
  • Provide individual and group counseling services to students
  • Push into classrooms to provide direct student services and support
  • Support IEP teams and contribute to the development and implementation of student goals and interventions
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and case records
  • Assist in developing strategies that support students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success
  • Connect students and families with school and community resources as needed
  • Participate in arrival and dismissal duties, assisting students from vehicles and buses into the building
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
Qualifications:
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of social-emotional learning and behavioral support practices
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
  • Experience working with preschool and early childhood-aged students preferred
  • Commitment to supporting student success and well-being
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation based on experience Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision)401KPTO

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Level

Senior

Salary

$50.00/hr

Location

Minooka, IL

Occupation

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

yesterday

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