School Social Worker
Joliet, IL
Clinical – Social Worker / Clinician /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Description
As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.
Direct-Hire, On-going employment with benefits and paid benefit time off
7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month school calendar
Responsibilties
- Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
- Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
- Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
- Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
- Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times
Qualifications
- Only ONE of the following Licenses/Certifications: 1) Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate) OR 2) Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate)
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
- Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
- Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- 10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay
- Access to affordable medical, dental, vision plans
- 403(b) Savings Plan
- Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off
About Thompson Instructional Center
Menta’s Thompson Instructional Center is anchored in the principle of the '3-C Ready' initiative, with a tailored approach to fostering readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship. Our commitment is unwavering in adapting our educational strategies to align with both the collective and individual developmental needs of our students. It is our core belief that every learner has the potential to reach new heights of personal achievement and we never give up.
In the classrooms of Menta’s Thompson Instructional Center, active and immersive learning is the norm. These spaces are carefully crafted to encourage students to embrace both educational content and behavioral development enthusiastically every day. We ensure that our students are not just recipients of knowledge but active contributors to a learning community that values success, personal growth, and societal contribution.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
