Social Worker for Special Education School - $2,500 sign on bonus
Elim Christian Services
Location
Crestwood, Illinois
Salary
$77,000 - $81,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Responsibilities
include developing and fulfilling requirements for student Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and providing individual or group crisis counseling as needed. Social workers also participate in IEP/Eligibility meetings and consult with teachers regarding student social development progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work and an Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker Endorsement. An LCSW certification is preferred for this role.
Job description
Join the Elim Team!
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings opportunities to help students achieve small victories and reach their true potential? Are you excited to work with an organization that prioritizes mental health by offering free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for all employees? If so, we invite you to join our mission.
Every day is an unique at Elim and we believe that the workplace should be a place where fun and support go hand in hand. Our social workers are trusted guides and advocates for our students. We want our social workers to feel appreciated so we offer perks such as donut and ice cream food trucks, after-school canvas painting party, free Thanksgiving lunch and other fun activities. We stress work-life balance and we reward our social workers with a generous starting wage.
As a Social Worker at Elim, your responsibilities will include
- Developing and fulfilling the requirements of the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Providing individual and/or group crisis counseling as needed.
- Participating in student IEP/Eligibility meetings with school districts, parents, state agencies and/or submit required reports.
- Consulting with the student’s teacher concerning their progress in social development and assist teachers upon request to promote carryover into the classroom, i.e. Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking and other curricular supports pertaining to social/emotional skills.
- Preparing a weekly schedule that fulfills the requirements of the students’ IEP.
It's fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our students, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.
About Elim
At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but celebrated.
Hours
- Monday -
- Friday 8:15 am - 3:15 pm Includes a 6 week extended school year
Wages
- Competitive starting pay of $77,000 - $81,000 (Commensurate with experience and education) - 6 week ESY pay included in rate
- $2,500 sign on bonus after 30 days
Benefits
- Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan (with match)
Education, Licenses & Certifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Illinois State Board of Education PEL with School Social Worker Endorsement
- LCSW certification preferred
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply at https://www.elimcs.org/careers/ [https://www.elimcs.org/careers/]
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Flex Spending
- Sign on bonus
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Retirement plan with match
- Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions
