SOCIAL WORKER

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 SOCIAL WORKER
Position Number 
 8102127
Job Category 
 University Staff
Job Type 
 Full-Time
FLSA Status 
 Exempt
Campus 
 Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name 
 ARRUPE COLLEGE
Location Code 
 ARRUPE COLLEGE (02950A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 No
Duties and Responsibilities 
 Provides short and long-term therapy to students who are currently enrolled at Arrupe College and who have transferred from Arrupe College into a bachelor's degree program at Loyola University Chicago.
Provides, as available, short and long-term support to families and parents of Arrupe College students.
Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavioral and clinical impairments, with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home and/or in the community with periodic re-evaluations.
Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other student personnel workers, school personnel and community agencies.
Creates, implements, and supports programming related to mental health and wellness including but not limited to the Spirit of Arrupe Sommer Orientation program and the Arrupe College Wellness Fair, in collaboration with the Office of Student Services.
Has knowledge of and makes referrals to public or private social service, community, and government agencies; engages appropriate follow-up when referrals are made.
Serves as a liaison between school, family and community resources.
Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications.
Participates as a resource person within in-service training and planning.
Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning behavioral and clinical factors that influence academic performance.
Participates in educational planning processes.
In collaboration with other staff and faculty, responds to immediate student needs and concerns as they arise.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Loyola University Chicago has competitive benefit offerings for all faculty and staff members! Please visit our benefits website for more information and see some highlighted benefits below.

Tuition Benefit
Loyola is dedicated to the professional and educational development of our employees. Proof of our dedication can be seen through our Tuition Benefit!

The Employee Tuition Benefit pays 100% of tuition for eligible employees and dependents of employees taking undergraduate, graduate, and eligible certificate courses.
Full-time employees are eligible after their first full year served at Loyola!

Work Life Benefits
Loyola strives to foster a balanced and supportive work environment. This is thanks to some of our amazing Work - Life Benefits. 
Adoption Assistance: Adoption expenses for a single minor will be covered up to 90% up to a maximum of $5,000.00 and maximum of $6,000.00 if the single minor has special needs within the first year of the adoption date.
Pre-Tax Transit: The transit benefit allows full-time faculty and an opportunity to set aside money from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis, which you can use for eligible transit expenses.
KinderCare: We partner with KinderCare to provide 10% tuition savings on early childhood education programs.
Nationwide Pet Insurance: We have an exclusive insurance offering from Nationwide for your furry friend! This offer provides a one set price regardless of the pet's age, 90% back on vet bills, and an average savings of 40% over similar plans.
Mental Health services: First Stop Health provides top notch virtual mental health counselling at no cost to our employees.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 Master's degree in social work, one-three years of related experience, and State of Illinois LCSW license or State of Illinois LCPC license.
Qualifications 
 Possession of a valid State of Illinois license as a LCSW or LCPC is required.
Evidence in-depth knowledge of special education programs, with in-depth experience working with individuals with exceptional needs.
Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field, with demonstrated experience and skill in mental health and /or other outreach work required. Supervised experience with a college or young adult population preferred.
Verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish... For full info follow application link.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.