School Social Worker
Summary
| Title: | School Social Worker |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1052 |
| Department: | Education |
| Shift: | 1st Shift |
Description
St. Coletta's of Illinois
Providing educational, vocational and residential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Providing educational, vocational and residential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Position Summary: Reports directly to the Director of Educational Services, providing individual assessments and evaluations of the progress of assigned students while developing, monitoring and coordinating IEPs for each assigned student
Qualifications: MSW from accredited institution required; Type 73 and/or LCSW. Previous experience in social work and with individuals with developmental and/or multi-categorical disabilities is preferred.
Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills required. Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid IL driver's license meeting DCFS approval. Must be physically able to perform Agency approved behavior management techniques.
General Duties:
Qualifications: MSW from accredited institution required; Type 73 and/or LCSW. Previous experience in social work and with individuals with developmental and/or multi-categorical disabilities is preferred.
Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills required. Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid IL driver's license meeting DCFS approval. Must be physically able to perform Agency approved behavior management techniques.
General Duties:
- Coordinates all aspects of students’ Individual Evaluation Plans and produces the required documentation on a timely basis.
- Participates actively in the development of all IEP and behavior programs.
- Organizes and facilitates parent groups.
- Consults with teachers as to needs of the student(s).
- Conducts assessments using standard social and developmental evaluation tools.
- Conducts Multidisciplinary conferences.
- Works with psychology staff on collection and interpretation of student data.
- Understands and completes all documentation as required by Agency policy and licensing regulations ensuring all established deadlines are met.
- Recommends and refers students for specialized services as needed.
- Participates in the intake evaluations and placement of new students.
- When necessary, supervises family visits with students.
- Serves as student advocate.
- Has thorough knowledge of all pertinent licensing regulations.
- Maintains professional conduct and appearance consistent with the expectations of this position when dealing with any Agency or external personnel.
- Ensures a safe work environment for student(s) and staff at all times.
- Adheres to all Agency and departmental policies and procedures; performs all other duties as assigned.
Come work for St. Coletta’s of Illinois!
At St. Coletta’s of Illinois, “the people make the place.” We strive to attract, select, and develop individuals that are talented, passionate, and driven by our mission. We look for those individuals that not only want to be a part of the St. Coletta’s experience but want to help shape that experience for our Brothers and Sisters.
St. Coletta’s employs more than 300 professionals in a variety of positions. At St. Coletta’s, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. Our dedicated staff has over 2,300 years of experience.
St. Coletta’s offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, life insurance, long-term disability, supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness insurance, and 403 (b) retirement plan. After ninety (90) days of employment employees can earn up to three (3) personal days and ten (10) paid holidays per year. We also offer sick days and vacation days, generously accrued based on your employment status and longevity.
At St. Coletta’s of Illinois, “the people make the place.” We strive to attract, select, and develop individuals that are talented, passionate, and driven by our mission. We look for those individuals that not only want to be a part of the St. Coletta’s experience but want to help shape that experience for our Brothers and Sisters.
St. Coletta’s employs more than 300 professionals in a variety of positions. At St. Coletta’s, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. Our dedicated staff has over 2,300 years of experience.
St. Coletta’s offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, life insurance, long-term disability, supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness insurance, and 403 (b) retirement plan. After ninety (90) days of employment employees can earn up to three (3) personal days and ten (10) paid holidays per year. We also offer sick days and vacation days, generously accrued based on your employment status and longevity.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.stcolettas.com/
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