️Make an Impact Every Day
School Social Worker – Meridian School
Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions
2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517
Full-Time
Starting at $63,000 annually, Final rate will be based on years of experience and academic credentials.
DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
About Abraxas Youth and Family Services
For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
Career Growth & Development
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
️ Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You’ll Do
As a School Social Worker, you will assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
- Work with parents/guardians, teachers, school principal and community-based resources to implement strategies that promote a positive school experience for all students.
- Identifies and assesses academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community.
- Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting.
- Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and their families.
- Provides parent/guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to adolescent development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/parent/student communication.
- Collaborates with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
- Participate as members of the IEP, and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
- Provides crisis intervention services.
- Provides social work case management for students and families.
- Provides staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
- Conducts staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learning.
- Develop programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process.
- Conducts classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students.
- Maintains required clinical records and submits appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
- Completes risk assessments on referred students.
- Completes functional behavior assessments on identified students.
- Completes classroom student observations.
- Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
- Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program.
- Attends meetings and professional development activities as required.
- Develop and coordinate specialized programmatic activities for the program to assist with addressing student needs and individualizing their educational needs.
- Develop and maintain a current list of resources that include self-help/support groups to ensure comprehensive services are provided to students and their families.
- Facilitate staff meetings and conferences at the direction of the Principal.
- Comply with Abraxas Youth and Family Services policies and work rules as described in the company Employee Handbook, Seven Key Principles of care, the Facility Policies and Procedure Manual, including directives of Abraxas Youth and Family Services managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to company standards.
- Performs other duties as required
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree from a school social work program accredited by the Council on School Social Work; alternative education experience working with students that have at-risk behavior or special needs.
- Illinois Certification LBS I
- Writing Skills - Must be able to compose a variety correspondence such as memorandums, letters, agendas, summaries, etc. in a clear and concise manner. May be required to proofread the work of others and suggest changes when necessary.
- Verbal Skills - Must be able to speak clearly when interacting with others in person or while on the telephone. Must be able to ask questions when assignments are unclear or ambiguous. Must be able to communicate with officials, clients and the general public.
- Accuracy of Work - Must be able to complete assignments accurately and within the given deadlines. Must be able to plan accordingly when deadlines of current projects change.
- Independence and Teamwork - Must be able to work independently and in group settings. Must be willing to lead the work of others on occasion.
- Computer Skills - Must have working knowledge of all software applications used by the supported group. This typically includes using word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, charts and database software applications. Must be able to determine when various software applications should be integrated together when completing assignments. In addition, must be able to functionally use any other software applications that are unique to the business unit where this position operates.
- Office Equipment - Must have thorough understanding of various equipment typically found in an office environment.
- Valid Illinois licensure as a School Social Worker (PEL School Support Personnel). Advanced training and related experience in the social and emotional development of individuals with exceptional needs.
- Documented training in Drug and Alcohol addiction and recovery.
Other Qualifications:
- Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
- Physical ability to safely and effectively manage aggressive behavior.
- Assertiveness, confidence and leadership abilities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
- Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift
- 196 days per year
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Apply Today
Some jobs pay the bills.
Some jobs build careers.
This job changes lives.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.
About Our Organization
Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.