Job Description

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR SCHOOL, COME GROW WITH US!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE APPRECIATED FOR WHAT YOU DO?

JOIN US IN MAKING EVERYDAY LIFE POSSIBLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFOUND DISABILITIES!

We are seeking a school Social Worker for our YEAR-ROUND operating Day School located in Geneva, IL. This is a full-time position that has a schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

WHO WE ARE

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our vision of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

With a recently opened state-of-the-art building addition in Geneva, Marklund’s Day School is hiring a dedicated and caring Social Worker to work with students within its Life Skills/Autism and multi-needs programs. Marklund Day School is a well-known and respected nonpublic school serving students ages Pre K-22 who come to our school’s program through partnerships with various Chicago suburban school districts. Marklund Day school provides an environment conducive to learning through specialized curriculum, positive behavioral interventions, and individualized student support. Our highly sensory-driven program features physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, art and music therapy, Snoezelen therapy, computer adapted technology, community programs and opportunities, recreational therapy, aquatic therapy and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct services to students and families
• Provide crisis intervention
• Provide consultation and in-service to staff regarding social/emotional needs of students
• Participate in the identification of students who require intervention
• Serve as a liaison between homes, schools, hospitals, social welfare agencies, therapists, alternative schools, preschools, public schools and others as needed
• Assist the Principal in coordinating the building crisis team
• Prepare a social developmental study in a case study evaluation
• Participate in IEP conferences including the preparation of IEP goals and objectives
• Participate in Teacher Collaboration Team meetings
• Prepare and submit reports regarding the social work program when appropriate

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications for this position:

• Bachelors Degree
• School Social Worker endorsement (LCSW Certification, LCC Counselor, or MSW)

BENEFITS: WE CARE ABOUT YOU! One way we show our appreciation to our employees if by offering a comprehensive package of benefits:

• INDUSTRY LEADING PAY

• Paid orientation and job training

• MEDICAL (BLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD), DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION DRUG, VISION AND FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)

• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance

• Company paid long term disability and voluntary short term disability insurance

• PAID TIME OFF (PTO): VACATION, SICK, PERSONAL - PTO CASH IN OPTION TWICE PER YEAR

• Extended sick bank (protection against loss of income due to illness, accident, maternity)

• Six (6) paid holidays per year

• Tuition reimbursement

• RETIREMENT PLAN WITH MATCH (must meet annual minimum hours worked requirement)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee recognition programs