Elementary School Social Worker—Counseling & Student Support

Sunbelt Staffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K plan

Health - Vision and Dental

Weekly pay

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support elementary students in Rockford, IL. The role involves counseling, social-emotional support, and connecting families with resources to overcome barriers to learning.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, participate in IEP meetings, and monitor progress toward social-emotional goals, with potential secondary-level duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker endorsement.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.
• Experience with school-aged children is preferred; strong counseling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students facing behavioral, emotional, family or mental health challenges.
• Help students develop coping skills, emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviors.
• Serve primarily elementary students, with potential support at the secondary level.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings and deliver social work services for identified students.
• Connect students and families with school-based and community resources.
• Support attendance, behavior, crisis intervention and academic success initiatives.
• Conduct assessments, document progress and monitor social-emotional goals.
• Advocate for students to address social, family and environmental barriers.

Skills

PEL license with School SW endorsement

Experience with school-aged children

Counseling & crisis intervention

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support elementary students in Rockford, IL. The role involves counseling, social-emotional support, and connecting families with resources to overcome barriers to learning.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, participate in IEP meetings, and monitor progress toward social-emotional goals, with potential secondary-level duties as needed.