A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
AB Staffing is looking for experienced School Social Worker/Counselor that are available for the 2026/2027 school year.
Salary:
$50 - $54 per
Hour Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work; Master's degree, or higher level of education, a plus. Active Social Worker License (LSW) or Professional Counselor License (LPC) in the state of Illinois Active PEL Licensure Experience with preschool and school-aged populations is preferred. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
Job Description:
Contracts through the 2026/2027 school year. Contract follows the academic district calendar - 37.5 hours per week. Caseload and details of position/classroom type will differ based on school location - Recruitment Specialists can discuss in detail upon application to connect you to the classroom and best suits your experience and skillset.
Essential Functions:
Works to resolve students' educational handicaps; works to discover and develop special abilities of students; works to prevent students from dropping out of school. Helps register students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning; aids students in course and subject selection; maintains student records and protects their confidentiality. Assists students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such situations as home and family relations, peer relations, health, and emotional adjustment; is available to students to provide counseling in such areas as personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. Conducts small group counseling on student-selected and counselor-identified topics such as study skills, social skills, anger management, self-esteem, changing families, and grief. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations; helps students evaluate career interests and choices; may organize and conduct career day. Provides crisis counseling when needed, for prevention, intervention, and follow-up, with referrals, when necessary, to community resources. Offers in-service training in school counseling topics for staff; collaborates with administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline, developmental issues, and identifying significant behaviors such as suicide, self-harm, and depression. Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and the community at large; confers with parents whenever necessary. Performs other related work as assigned. Why choose AB Staffing? Since 2002, AB Staffing has placed contract employees in positions all across the country. We work with school districts nationwide to support their staffing needs in various educational disciplines.
Benefits:
Dedicated and experienced Education Specialists here to serve you Competitive Benefits Package Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans available 401(k) and Flex Spending available Paid vacation time upon eligibility Referral bonuses WEEKLY Direct Deposit AB Staffing Solutions, LLC is an EOE, including disability/vets
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$50.00 - $54.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
