School Social Worker

Job Position: School Social Worker

Location: Minooka, IL 60447

Pay Rate: $50.00/hr

Looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Birch Agency is seeking a School Social Worker to support students at Minooka Primary Center during 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)




• 401K




• PTO

If you're passionate about helping students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, we'd love to hear from you!

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