Broadview, Illinois, United States
24 hours ago
Social Services Specialist
Details Department: Behavioral Health Forensic Outpatient Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; one weekend a month Facility: Ascension OP ServicesLocation: Broadview, ILSalary: $23.18 - $32.32 per hour 

 The Proviso Children's Advocacy Center (PCAC), via the Illinois Children's Advocacy Center Act, provides services to child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and/or violence and their non-offending caregivers and siblings.

 


Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.


Responsibilities

Assist clients by assessing their social services needs, solving problems, setting goals and obtaining required services.

Conduct initial intake procedures.Assesse needs and eligibility of potential clients.Participate in the initial assessment process, service plan of care development, and ongoing monitoring of each client's care.Obtain extensive social history from client and/or family member upon admission to program.Resolve 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.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Social Worker preferred.

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

Education:  A bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Services is required

Transportation:   The use of a personal vehicle is required to perform field service work during the shift


Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.


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