Social Work Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Child Protection Assistant

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Title: Social Service Aide I (Spanish Speaking) Class Title: SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE I - 41281 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: Spanish Closing Date...

DuPage County Health Department

Mental Health Recovery Peer Support - Part - time

Peer Support is needed in our Adult Intensive Services unit at our Community Center in Wheaton. We have a part-time position open, 20 hours per week, offering a flexible schedule to work Monday...

Case Associate

  • Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Essential Functions of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements checked below: Manages a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with...

Life Enrichment Activity Aide

  • Westmont, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Mental Health Assessment Specialist II- Behavioral

  • Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Utilizes community resources for patients without funding, i.e. local mental health centers and SASS (Screening Assessment and Support Services)....

Enrichment Activity Leader

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 24 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Enrichment Leader with Belmont Village Senior Living, you will plan, organize and implement specialized activities for a group of seniors with cognitive disabilities living...

Case Aide Domestic Violence

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and include any physical requirements below that. 1. Handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with...

Case Associate / Support

  • Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Functions* of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements checked below: 1. Handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with...

Memory Care Activities Assistant (Part-Time)

  • Algonquin, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Social Service Associate - Student Health Full time Days

  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Required: Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a Human Services related field is required. Psy. D. is also acceptable....

Family Support Worker (Bilingual)

  • Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Knowledge of community resources. Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a professional manner....

Program Associate Gender-Based Violence Rapid Re-housing

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

services, supportive housing, direct service or equivalent experience is highly preferred Experience working with the Gender-Based Violence population A familiarity of social services and resources...

Peer Advocate

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

They also help maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and social service agencies....

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Social Work Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Social Work Assistants in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
35.8%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Assistants in Des Plaines, IL
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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