School Social Worker, Vernon Hills IL

Soliant has partnered with a suburban school community in Vernon Hills, IL to place a full-time School Social Worker for the remainder of the school year.

Details of the assignment below:

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Start: ASAP (or January)
• Support Middle School students in need of social services
• Work with a team of supportive, veteran staff

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