School Social Worker Job Joliet area,Illinois USA,Social Work

Position: School Social Worker (2026/2027)

Job Overview

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: School Social Worker

POSITION GUIDE:

Certificated Personnel
9 Months
Bargaining Unit Position
Non–Exempt

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers
- Local 604 of School District #86. Max. 10 years full‑time Certified Teaching Experience

FUNCTION: Under delegated authority from the Coordinator of Funding and Private Placements to provide school social work and related follow‑up services for pre‑school and school‑age children through the 8th grade within District 86.

Qualifications

MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Professional Educator License with Social Worker Endorsement and Approval and Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker through the Department of Professional Regulation

Authorities

Arrange for and complete social developmental studies and family analysis related to learning and social behavior problems of referred children.
Plan and develop appropriate social work intervention techniques based on completed evaluations.
Arrange and conduct conferences regarding evaluated children.
Participate in development of management plans, implement intervention strategies for children, parents, and teachers, and make agency contacts for follow‑up on social problems.
Assure safety and well‑being of students at risk due to abuse, neglect, or crisis.

Performance Responsibilities

Function as a member of the Case Action Team or Pre‑School Assessment Team.

Provide social developmental studies and adaptive behavior assessments for children referred to the Case Action Team.

Participate in staffing of children evaluated with appropriate school personnel.

Confer and cooperate with the Case Action Team members as needed for case disposition and follow‑up.

Participate in re‑evaluation staffings of children placed in special education programs.

Participate in placement staffings of children entering Behavioral Disorder and other special class programs.

Provide individual and/or group therapy to students on a social work caseload.

Recommend appropriate intervention procedures for evaluated children and/or families.

Consult with school personnel and parents regarding management of learning and social behavior problems upon request.

Provide liaison services between schools and community agencies and other institutions.

Provide liaison services between school and home upon request.

Confer with parents regarding social history and family analysis findings and recommendations.

Investigate and report suspected child abuse cases to appropriate agencies.

Serve as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team during state of crisis or emergency.

Provide written reports on all evaluated children and others who received social work services.

Develop IEPs for each child on a therapy caseload.

Submit bi‑monthly activity reports to the Coordinator of Funding and Private Placements.

Attend monthly staff development sessions and other meetings as called.

Other duties as assigned.

Communication Skills

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Clear and concise oral and written communication using a variety of techniques.
Compose correspondence, reports, and other required written materials.
Read, analyze, and interpret information.
Effectively present information and respond to questions and complaints.
Display courtesy, tact, and respect when interacting with others.

Mathematical Skills

Perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals consistent with duties.

Reasoning Ability

Interpret a variety of instructions and information in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other

Skills and Abilities

Maintain confidentiality.
Promote a harassment‑free environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and teamwork.
Learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software as systems update.
React well…