School Social Worker, Aurora IL

Soliant has partnered with a moderately sized, suburban school community in Aurora, IL to place a full-time School Social Worker for the upcoming semester.

At about 40 miles from downtown Chicago, this is a suburb that has significant growth in the last decade, serving a diverse student population.

Details of the assignment below:

• Full-time 
• Cover 2 elementary school buildings
• Estimated assignment time: 13 weeks (subject to change)

Requirements:

• Social Worker credential issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (please note that this process can take a long time, applicants are asked to check on their timeline for their applications before they apply)

Essential functions:

• Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and social histories;
• Assessing students for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues;
• Developing and implementing treatment plans and discharge plans that support student self-determination;
• Providing direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues;
• Providing crisis management services, including assessing for safety;
• Advocating for student services and students’ best interests;
• Providing case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals;
• Providing trainings and workshops to teachers, school staff and parents;
• Conducting home visits;
• Identifying and resolving ethical issues;
• Managing and supervising staff; and
• Contributing to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

To apply, send your resume to Monica Guu at [email protected], or call (770) 723-3774