Social Worker

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a School Social Worker for an on-site contract to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, removing barriers to academic success in a school-based setting.

The role requires an MSW and IL credential, with preferred school-based experience; you will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families, conduct social histories, participate in IEPs, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Active IL credential in School Social Work preferred.
• Experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Compassionate, proactive, and student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social histories and contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and support strategies
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts within the school
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Counseling for students

IEP knowledge

Education

MSW degree

IL School Social Work credential

Job description

School Social Worker

We are hiring for a great client in Tinley Park, IL. This is an on-site contract opportunity for a School Social Worker who will support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being while helping remove barriers to academic success in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social histories and contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and support strategies
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts within the school
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Active IL credential in School Social Work preferred
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred
• Strong understanding of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff
• Compassionate, proactive, and student-centered approach