School Social Worker; LEAVE Coverage

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years social worker experience required.

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Homewood, IL

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Soliant is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time position in Homewood, IL. The Social Worker will play a vital role in supporting students' emotional and social development by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and resources to students and their families. This position is essential in promoting a positive and inclusive school environment where all students can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to improve students' academic and social outes.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to address student needs.
• Conduct assessments to identify students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution support.
• Advocate for students and connect them with appropriate munity resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student plans.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent munication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• passion, empathy, and a mitment to helping students succeed.

For more information please contact Desteny Wilks ks@soliant..