School Social Work Intern

Job Description

Job Ttitle: School Social Work Intern

Company: Glen Ellyn School District 41


Description: Qualifications: The social work intern must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a university’s Master of Social Work program with specialization in schools and be pursuing the State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)–School Social Worker Endorsement. Individual initiative, professional collaboration and teamwork is necessary. Fluent in Spanish or other languages preferred, but not required.Job Description: The social work intern serves students whose social-emotional difficulties interfere with their capacity to function adequately as a student. The social work intern professionally assesses the problem and through consultation, individual or group action, develops a plan to assist the student and/or their family. This professional relationship is dependent upon its confidential nature and may consist of initial assessment interviews or may be an on-going program throughout the year or the student’s school career. The social work intern will be primarily assigned to the middle school level.Work Days/Hours: This internship is three days a week, days to be determined between the Principal and the intern, but most likely M, W, F 7:30-2:45. Start date is Monday, August 20, 2025 and the last day is Friday, May 29, 2026.Stipend: Interns receive a stipend of $13,000/year.Responsibilities:

• Provide school social work services, which address the psychosocial needs of students and their families so as to directly address academic performance and achievement.
• Participate in systems-based social work involving the student, the family, and the school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support.
• Complete initial assessments on newly referred students
• Complete social developmental histories
• Assess student’s adaptive behavior
• Provide school-based interventions, including but not limited to:
• Individual and group counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Collaboration with school-based staff and administrators
• Participation in Student Support Teams and Individual Education Plan meetings as needed and assist in the development of interventions in which school social services are appropriate.
• Serve as an advocate for students and parents.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.Community Consolidated School District 89 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 89 to decide all matters relating to employment solely based on the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 89 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for this opening should contact the office of the superintendent.

Salary: $13000 per year

Location: Glen Ellyn, IL

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:20:44 GMT


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