Social Services Specialist
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Location: Maywood, IL
Facility: Ascension Community Living Center
Department: Crisis Services
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary: $24.30 - $33.87 per hour
- Conducts initial intake procedures. Assesses needs and eligibility of potential clients.
- Participates in the initial assessment process, service plan of care development, and ongoing monitoring of each client's care.
- Obtains extensive social history from client and/or family member upon admission to program.
- Resolves client problems by clarifying the issue, determining the cause; selecting and explaining the best solution; expediting correction or adjustment; and following up to ensure resolution.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Experience in case management and inpatient behavioral health highly preferred