Social Worker in Rockford, IL

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Job Description

Step into a dynamic contract position supporting K-8 students as a School Social Worker for a full-time opportunity running through June 5th. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact at a single school, helping students reach their potential through a wide range of services and interventions.

As a vital resource for students, youll collaborate with educators and families to create positive educational environments. Counseling, assessments, and standard testing will form the core of your responsibilities, ensuring every child receives the support and advocacy they need.

What Were Looking For:

• Current Illinois PEL with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement (required)
• Experience working with K-8 students in a school-based setting preferred
• Expertise providing counseling, evaluation, and crisis support to diverse student groups
• Strong assessment skills for conducting evaluations and interpreting results
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration abilities
• Adaptability to a fast-paced school environment and openness to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

What Youll Do:

• Serve a single K-8 school to ensure continuity of services
• Deliver individual and group counseling tailored to students needs
• Conduct social/emotional and behavioral evaluations and participate in standard testing
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to develop and implement support plans
• Advocate for student welfare, referring to community services as necessary
• Maintain thorough documentation in line with school and state requirements

Interviews are conducted virtually via Zoom in a relaxed panel formatenabling a quick and comfortable process so you wont be left waiting for decisions.

If youre passionate about empowering young learners and ready to start as soon as possible, we invite you to apply today. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future for students in the Rockford area!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.00 to $65.00. 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.