School Social Worker

Novo Staffing; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapist to provide essential social-emotional services to students. This role involves delivering high-quality counseling, collaborating with school personnel, and developing individualized treatment plans for clients with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a passion for helping students thrive. Join a supportive team that values each child's potential and make a meaningful impact in their educational journey. If you're ready to contribute to student success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Referral program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Experience with special needs population is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students as per IEP.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in mental health/human services

Professional licensure (PEL)

Job description

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Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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Compensation: $48hr+ (Based on experience)

Job Description:

The Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

• Provides individual, group, or push in counseling services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Completes social-emotional and behavior assessments as needed to determine a student’s particular strengths and weaknesses, as well as develop a plan to address skill deficits or behavior needs
• Utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions to address needs and work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative communication as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Works as a referral agent linking students and families when appropriate with "outside" agencies to service their needs.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to gather data on clients' needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients with developmental disabilities and special needs

Qualifications:

Must:

• Master’s degree in mental health/human services related field (social work, psychology, counseling).
• Professional licensure (PEL) with proper endorsements
• Experience working with special needs population
• Health
• Vision
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago Heights, IL 60412 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago Heights, IL 60412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

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