School Social Worker: Student & Family Support Leader

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryville Jen School in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a School Social Worker to provide direct and indirect counseling to students and families as required by the IEP. The role includes consultation with outside agencies and school personnel, transition planning, and services coordination as an integral member of the school team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a mental health field and current IL licensure, with experience in child/adolescent behavioral health, crisis intervention, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health/human services field from an accredited college.
• Current state licensure ISBE Type 73, LCSW, LSW, LPC or LCPC is required.
• 1–2 years in behavioral health with child/adolescent focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect counseling services to students and families per IEP.
• Coordinates consultation, transition planning and educational services with school personnel.
• Communicates with parents in a supportive manner about special education information.
• Maintains ongoing communication with school district personnel regarding student progress.
• Gathers information from staff prior to staffing or IEP.
• Participates in staff development and contributing ideas for future topics.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

IEP knowledge

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic planning

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health/human services

ISBE Type 73 / LCSW / LSW / LPC / LCPC licensure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Maryville Jen School in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a School Social Worker to provide direct and indirect counseling to students and families as required by the IEP. The role includes consultation with outside agencies and school personnel, transition planning, and services coordination as an integral member of the school team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a mental health field and current IL licensure, with experience in child/adolescent behavioral health, crisis intervention, and