School Social Worker

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 53,550 - 72,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay – access earned wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is hiring a School Social Worker for Meridian School in Woodridge, IL. You will partner with families, teachers, and community resources to foster a supportive school environment and address student needs.

You will provide individual and group counseling, participate in IEP teams, conduct workshops, and maintain essential records to ensure compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school social work program; alternative education for at‑risk students.
• Illinois Certification LBS I is required.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; sometimes lead others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and community resources to support positive school experiences.
• Assess academic problems by analyzing home, school, and community factors.
• Serve as liaison between families and school to promote collaborative planning.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students and families.
• Lead parent/guardian workshops on adolescent development and communication.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to helping others

Education

Master’s degree in School Social Work

Illinois Certification LBS I

Tools

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Job description

Job Overview

Make an Impact Every Day. School Social Worker – Meridian School.

Location: Abraxas Youth and Family Services – Woodridge Interventions, 2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Starting Salary: $63,000 annually (final rate based on experience and credentials).

DailyPay available.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

What You’ll Do

• Work with parents/guardians, teachers, school principal, and community-based resources to implement strategies that promote a positive school experience for all students.
• Identify and assess academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school to promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and their families.
• Conduct parent/guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to adolescent development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/parent/student communication.
• Collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Participate as a member of the IEP and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Provide social work case management for students and families.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
• Conduct staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learning.
• Develop programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process.
• Conduct classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students.
• Maintain required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
• Complete risk assessments on referred students.
• Complete functional behavior assessments on identified students.
• Complete classroom student observations.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
• Locate and mobilize community resources to support the educational program.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as required.
• Develop and coordinate specialized programmatic activities for the program to assist with addressing student needs and individualizing their educational needs.
• Develop and maintain a current list of resources that include self-help/support groups to ensure comprehensive services are provided to students and their families.
• Facilitate staff meetings and conferences at the direction of the Principal.
• Comply with Abraxas Youth and Family Services policies and work rules as described in the company Employee Handbook, Seven Key Principles of care, the Facility Policies and Procedure Manual, including directives of managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from a school social work program accredited by the Council on School Social Work; alternative education experience working with students that have at-risk behavior or special needs.
• Illinois Certification LBS I.
• Writing skills – able to compose correspondence such as memorandums, letters, agendas, summaries, etc. in a clear and concise manner; may be required to proofread the work of others and suggest changes when necessary.
• Verbal skills – able to speak clearly when interacting with others in person or while on the telephone; able to ask questions when assignments are unclear or ambiguous; able to communicate with officials, clients and the general public.
• Accuracy of work – able to complete assignments accurately and within deadlines; able to plan accordingly when deadlines of current projects change.
• Independence and teamwork – able to work independently and in group settings; willing to lead the work of others on occasion.
• Computer skills – working knowledge of all software applications used by the supported group, including word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, charts and database software applications; able to determine when various software applications should be integrated together when completing assignments; in addition, able to functionally use any other software applications that are unique to the business unit where this position operates.
• Office equipment – thorough understanding of various equipment typically found in an office environment.
• Valid Illinois licensure as a School Social Worker (PEL School Support Personnel). Advanced training and related experience in the social and emotional development of individuals with exceptional needs.
• Documented training in drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
• Physical ability to safely and effectively manage aggressive behavior.
• Assertiveness, confidence and leadership abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift
• 196 days per year

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Imperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.