Job Title:
School Social Worker

Pay Range:

45-50

Job Description:

26/27 School Year | $45-50/hour | Full-Time | Rushville, IL| IL License Required

What You'll Do
• Provide individual and group counseling services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments; contribute findings to IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement student support plans and behavior interventions
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student success and family engagement
• Respond to crisis situations, including risk assessments and safety planning, while supporting students and staff during and after incidents
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of services, case notes, and progress in compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Provide consultation and training to school staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, behavior management, and social-emotional learning

What We're Looking For:

Must Have
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker (or eligibility to obtain)
• Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance)
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
• Prior experience working in a K-12 school setting
• Experience with crisis intervention, behavior management, and community-based resources

Physical Demands:

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.