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Chicago, Illinois

Category: Schools

Contract - Full Time

Job ID: 797637

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 36 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $43 / Hour

Posted Date: 6/14/2024

Chicago, Illinois

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Schools

Contract Duration: 36 Weeks

Contract - Full Time

Est. Pay: $43 / Hour

Job ID: 797637

Posted Date: 6/14/2024

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Palatine, IL – School Social Worker – School Year 24-25 – Elementary School 

 Caseloads will vary as there are 2 other social workers in the building.

The school is regular education and will have several self contained classrooms that are below grade level academically and socially.

PEL Required

The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinaryteam and provides input in the development of the IHP/IEP for studentsrequiring social work intervention and support in the school setting.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Establishes a set of rules and procedures that areappropriate for therapeutic setting and are within the parameter of the fullinstructional program Designs and develops appropriate individualized serviceplans that are based on the IEP and supports the curriculum using diagnosticinformation from a variety of assessments and assessment processes Uses available and appropriate resources as a bridge to theinstructional program Effectively transitions students from therapy to classroomand classroom to therapy Plans in collaboration with the educational team for theprevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors, while maintaining thedignity of the student Engages student in providing positive feedback usingeffective reinforcement techniques Interacts effectively with (a) students, (b)family members,(c)educational team members, and (d) professionals outside the organization Knowledgeable about general development and the impact ofthe disability on the student and his/her family Utilizes community, state and national resources wherenecessary to promote the safety and welfare of students Collaborates with all assigned students and educationalsupport staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteersworking in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in theclassroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures 

Minimum Requirements: 

Holds a Professional Educator License with School SocialWorker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract orfacility Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable  Current CPR if applicable  TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age 

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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