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Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities!

We are seeking a school Social Worker for our year-round operating Day School located in Bloomingdale, IL. This is a full-time position that has a schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Who We Are

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our vision of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

About Our School

Marklund’s Day School in Bloomingdale is hiring a dedicated and caring Social Worker to work with students within its Life Skills/Autism and multi-needs programs. Marklund Day School is a well-known and respected nonpublic school serving students ages Pre K-22 who come to our school’s program through partnerships with various Chicago suburban school districts. Marklund Day school provides an environment conducive to learning through specialized curriculum, positive behavioral interventions, and individualized student support. Our highly sensory-driven program features physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, art and music therapy, Snoezelen therapy, computer adapted technology, community programs and opportunities, recreational therapy, aquatic therapy and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct services to students and families
• Provide crisis intervention
• Provide consultation and in-service to staff regarding social/emotional needs of students
• Participate in the identification of students who require intervention
• Serve as a liaison between homes, schools, hospitals, social welfare agencies, therapists, alternative schools, preschools, public schools and others as needed
• Assist the Principal in coordinating the building crisis team
• Prepare a social developmental study in a case study evaluation
• Participate in IEP conferences including the preparation of IEP goals and objectives
• Participate in Teacher Collaboration Team meetings
• Prepare and submit reports regarding the social work program when appropriate

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As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Required Experience:

Qualifications for this position:

• Bachelors Degree
• School Social Worker endorsement (LCSW Certification, LCC Counselor, or MSW)

From: Marklund



Benefits:

We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years, we want to be a positive influence in your career path.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.