School Social Worker - Plainfield, IL

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Job Description

Make a real difference in the lives of young learners in an engaging, onsite role supporting Pre-K to Kindergarten students. This is an opportunity to provide essential social-emotional support during the school day, working full-time across a 35-hour week. Your expertise as a Social Worker will directly impact children at a critical stage of development, collaborating with educators and families to create a supportive, inclusive environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Possess current Illinois Social Worker (SW) license and Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Demonstrated experience in a school-based or pediatric setting is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, student-centered approach
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect social-emotional services to Pre-K and Kindergarten students
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention strategies tailored to individual student needs
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support each childs well-being
• Participate actively in IEP meetings and contribute to student planning
• Maintain thorough documentation and uphold all compliance standards
• Serve as a resource for crisis intervention and provide guidance on behavioral or emotional challenges

This contract position offers the security and stability of a regular weekday schedule, from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Your work begins October 23rd (with the possibility to start earlier), offering a wonderful chance to set a positive tone for the academic year.

Enjoy competitive weekly pay along with access to health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Take a step forward in your career and make a meaningful impact in a close-knit educational community. Apply today to shape brighter futures for young students with your skills and compassion!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.