School Social Worker
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USD 52000 - 58000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Are you driven to make a difference in the life of a student Do you have a passion for working with youth and families Join our amazing and dedicated school team at Lawrence Hall and enjoy the benefits of working in a small therapeutic environment.
WHO WE ARE:
Annually serving over 1400 youth and families Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicagos youth families and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective evidence-based and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center Therapeutic Day School Creative Therapies Foster Care Transitional/Independent Living Program Workforce Development and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicagos communities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide therapy and case management services to students focusing on individual group and family treatment modalities.
- Participate in student intakes and staffings.
- Write and review social work IEP goals including transition plans and relevant social work reports.
- Practice strategies that support healing recovery and resist re-traumatization
- Good written and verbal communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Illinois Type 73 School Worker or LCSW. An out of state equivalent with the goal of securing Illinois Licensure required for the position will also be considered.
- No history of child abuse or neglect
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is determined by using a consistent base salary for each individual position. For this position a candidate with a masters degree starts at $52000. Offer increases dependent on education and years of experience.
Benefits and Perks that Support You
- School hours and schedule
- Comprehensive Training Department
- Employee Assistance Program for staff family and friends
- Generous 401(K) with immediate vesting and company match after one year
- Health Insurance partial employer paid
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Extended Sick Leave Bank
- Wellness Program
Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all listed qualifications. We look forward to your application.
This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Employment Type
Full-Time
