Social Worker (Part-time)

Major Functions/Accountabilities

• Adhere to all mandated reporters and OIG guidelines at all times
• Complete goal sheets for all students receiving direct and/or consulting services at least one week prior to IEP/FIE
• In collaboration with the classroom team, arrange for and perform activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies that relate to the IEP goals throughout the school year
• Provide and document directly/consult therapy minutes as required on student IEPs on caseload throughout the school year
• Interact with the School Administrator/Program Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator and classroom staff regarding recommendations throughout the school year
• Participate in all classroom team meetings on caseload throughout the school year
• Participate in at least 2 outside training per school year directly related to serving students with special needs, particularly those diagnosed with autism
• Participate in all scheduled in-house training throughout the school year
• Update and provide progress reports quarterly and for FIEs and 30-day IEP meetings throughout the school year
• Participate in all scheduled clinical meetings throughout the school year
• Notify the Clinical Coordinator and classroom teacher in the event of therapy cancellation throughout the school year and document it in the service statement binder
• Aid classrooms during extracurricular activities and field trips as needed throughout the school year
• Complete required in-house and district-mandated documentation and/or billing requirements
• Participate in IEP/FIE meetings for students on caseload as needed throughout the school year
• Complete progress/contact notes on the appropriate form and maintains them in a specified location throughout the school year
• Provide 2-3 in-services, either individually or in conjunction with another clinical area, for the entire staff throughout the school year
• Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication with the parents/guardians of students as needed on caseload throughout the school year
• Provide support, resources, and recommendations for all classrooms on caseload as needed throughout the school year
• Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and support to staff members throughout the school year
• Cookordinate services for students on caseload with outside agencies such as DCFS, other schools, health care providers, etc. throughout the school year
• Address concerns for student family situations throughout the school year
• Act as a team leader in issues dealing with and documenting issues of student abuse and neglect throughout the school year
• Schedule and coordinate two parent group meetings per school year
• Provide supervision to interns as needed throughout the school year
• Act as an internal case manager as needed

Requirements

• Education/Certification: Master’s Degree in Social Work. Illinois State Type 73 is preferred
• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years experience working with special needs population
• Completion of required clinical hours for degree/license
• Vehicle/Transportation Requirements: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable vehicle

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPR

ADA

• Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• All persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Salary Description

$36.89 to $46.12/Hourly