Autism Social Worker/Counselor Job at Easterseals, Joliet, IL

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  • Easterseals
  • Joliet, IL

Job Description

Autism Social Worker/Counselor

Full-time

Easterseals Joliet Region

Send resume to:

212 Barney Dr.
Joliet, Illinois 60435

Email: tsweder@joliet.easterseals.com

Summary:

Using the principles of relationship-based therapy models within a family centered approach, the Pediatric Social Worker/Counselor will develop and carry out interventions designed to improve a child’s ability to function and enhance activities of daily living for the child and their family.

Basic Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Using a family centered model, build an appropriate and professional relationship with children and families requiring services.

Develop written treatment plans based upon the participant’s individual needs.

Conduct child assessments, as well as re-assessments, assessing skill levels of children utilizing criterion referenced or standardized tests outlined by the program.

Develop and carry out treatment plans designed to improve the function of the child’s behaviors and meet the individual needs for each family.

Schedule and conduct individualized sessions with child and family on agreed upon frequency.

Conduct social skills groups designed to increase pro social skills in the peer group environment.

Promote family involvement, advocacy, and support family decisions through involvement and provision of both individual and group family training.

Schedule and participate in family, team and staff planning meetings, to include developing outcomes and goals.

Ensure effective data collection is carried out and regularly maintained per requirements and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Provide direct services through the Easterseals Regional Medical/Autism Diagnostic Clinic as assigned by the Medical Diagnostic and Autism Program Coordinator.

Complete billing records as required using an electronic medical record system

Maintain supplies and materials used in good condition.

Assist in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed utilizing all available resources in our service area.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in social work, psychology, professional counseling or related field

Ability to obtain LSW

ABA experience

Experience with children with disabilities and their families 

EOE

Job Tags

Full time,

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