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Job Description
Exciting Opportunity: School Social Worker Needed!
Location: Near Mt Prospect, IL
Company: Sunbelt Staffing
Position: Full-Time Contract with Comprehensive Benefits
Are you a dedicated School Social Worker looking to make a significant impact in a school setting? Sunbelt Staffing is urgently seeking a passionate and skilled School Social Worker to join our team!
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university
- School Social Workers License for IL
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational or clinical setting preferred.
- Strong understanding of child development, mental health issues, and social service systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Position Highlights:
- Full-Time role with a Monday-Friday schedule
- School-Based environment offering a rewarding experience
Your Responsibilities:
- Individual and Group Counseling: Provide short-term counseling to students experiencing emotional or behavioral issues, facilitating both individual and group sessions as needed.
- Assessment and Intervention: Conduct assessments to identify students’ needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis situations, providing immediate support and coordinating resources for students and families in need.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement strategies to support student success and well-being.
- Resource Referral: Connect students and families with community resources, services, and support systems to address issues such as mental health, housing, and financial instability.
- Prevention Programs: Develop and implement programs that promote social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and positive behavior.
- Advocacy: Advocate for students’ needs within the school and broader community, ensuring access to necessary services and supports.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, assessments, and referrals, adhering to confidentiality guidelines.
We Offer:
- Weekly Pay to keep your finances on track
- Competitive Pay Package that reflects your expertise
- Medical and Dental Insurance to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K Option for your future financial security
- Advisory team of professionals who have been in your shoes before to offer support throughout your assignment
How to Apply:
- Email your resume to Lauren Handy at [email protected]
- Contact Lauren Handy, National Hiring Manager, at (813) 521-7464
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career and make a difference in students’ lives. Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who would be a perfect fit!
Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.