Social Worker

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

Job Summary:

The social worker reports to the Associate Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, this position receives clinical supervision from the Associate Director of the Wellness Center at Loyola University Chicago and participates in university-wide mental health team meetings.

This position provides therapeutic counseling and case management services to Arrupe College students. Additionally, this position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration at Arrupe College to provide appropriate information and programming regarding mental health and wellness for students.

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.

• In collaboration with other staff in the Office of Student Services, creates and implements programming related to mental health and wellness.

• Supports major programming initiatives within the Office of Student Services, including, but not limited to, the Spirit of Arrupe Sommer Orientation program and the Arrupe College Wellness Fair.

• 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 in 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.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Master's degree in social work and one-three years of related experience. Licenses: (LCSW) in Illinois

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid state credential authorizing clinical social work services.

• 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.

• LCSW or LCPC (Illinois) licensure is required.

• Verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Valid State of Illinois license as a LCSW or LCPC, or ability to attain that credential withing 90 days of start date.

Computer Skills

Proficient with MS Office suite and online-hosted programs for entering and managing clinical notes. Ability to learn and utilize instructional and administrative programs essential to supporting student success, including (but not limited to) LOCUS, Sakai, and Business Intelligence Reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 02/27/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.