School Social Worker

Company: Invo Healthcare - Family of Companies
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

The Invo-Progressus Team is currently searching for a full-time School Social Worker to provide services in a K-12 program in the Rockford, IL area. Make a difference in the lives of children and apply today!For more than twenty years, Invo-Progressus has been providing therapeutic services that create better outcomes for children. The Invo-Progressus team is comprised of some of the nation's most talented and influential education and therapy leaders all of whom have a keen understanding of how to meet the unique needs of school districts, children and families and help them succeed. We are committed to helping children and families, school leaders and clinicians achieve success.Best Practices. Best Careers. Best Outcomes for Children.RequirementsMaster's degree in Social Work from an accredited UniversityAppropriate professional licensure P.E.L. in ILCollaborative minded professional with strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsExperience with IEPs and IEP meetingsExperience working in school setting is preferredAssess student in terms of family history, socio-economic and cultural differencesObserve students in classroom and/or during any event during the school day.Interview students as needed, as well as parents/guardiansObserve special education students on an ongoing basisParticipate in the social assessment of students as neededEvaluate student's current social and academic adjustment and related factors within the home, community and schoolConsult with parents/guardiansMaintain appropriate recordsWork in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible studentsAbility to effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parentsEnsure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulationsPerform other Social Work duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certificationBenefitsCompetitive compensation with flexible pay optionsMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageFlexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent coverageProfessional Liability CoverageLicensure reimbursementAnnual Professional Development stipendProfessional membership stipend401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a discretionary company matchMany More!INVO is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law.#INVOHMG

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