Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Palatine, Illinois, United States Little City Foundation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team at Little City Foundation. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering Social Work services to students with special needs, working closely with the school team to develop and implement individualized plans to support student success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement individualized plans to support student success, including developing IEP goals and objectives.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and 3-year re-evaluations, as required.
  • Submit quarterly progress reports and ESY reports to the lead teacher/team in a timely manner.
  • Track data on a weekly basis to accurately update quarterly benchmarks related to IEP goals.
  • Collaborate with the classroom team and related services therapy team to arrange for and develop activities/materials that relate to IEP goals.
  • Provide and document direct and/or consult therapy minutes as required on each student IEP.
  • Consult with, collaborate, and interact with the school team regarding recommendations throughout the school year.
  • Participate in rotating classroom clinical meetings and bi-weekly clinical meetings, as needed.
  • Complete therapy notes and minute logs, as well as enter specific data points into the goal tracking system.
  • Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication with teachers, related service team, case managers, and parents/guardians, as needed.
  • Provide support, resources, and recommendations for classrooms, as needed.
  • Work with team members to model strategies, discuss student progress, and assess student needs.
  • Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and project needs for budget planning.
  • Comply with professional code of ethics and school policies, as well as federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect social work therapy practice.
Requirements
  • Masters in Social Work, Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Social Work.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
  • Previous experience working with students with special needs/autism preferred.
Work Environment

The employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. School work environment with a noise level of normal to loud.

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