Chicago - Staff Information

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Cassie Desir, MSW, LSW

Chicago Coordinator

 

Cassie Desir holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and a BA in Sociology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Cassie's professional social work experience has primarily involved providing advocacy and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while educating the community on these issues. Cassie has supervised staff and interns in various settings, and has volunteered her time working with homeless women and providing grief support to bereaved families. Cassie has a passion for making jewelry and using art to facilitate healing and social change. She joined Social Work p.r.n. in 2014.


Cassie can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Dungy, MSW

Administrative Assistant

 

Mary Dungy received her Master’s Degree in social work from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago, and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Iowa. Mary’s social work experience is primarily in community practice and civic engagement. She currently in a doctoral program at Loyola’s School of Social Work.

 

Mary can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Of Interest

Is Social Media Affecting Our Mental Health?
 
This article discusses the possible link between social media and poor mental health, along with a fear of being without our cell phones. In many cases, social media is leading to negative comparisons and slowly replacing the need for social interactions. 
 

Searching For Jobs Outside the Traditional Social Work Setting

Our founder, Joan Upshaw, was a strong believer that social workers could bring value to any position or organization. All of us at Social Work p.r.n. support that belief. This insightful article from USC's online Doctor of Social Work program details the challenges and benefits of moving from the nonprofit world into a corporate setting.

Social Work p.r.n. Offers Group Supervision

Do you want to become licensed as an LCSW (or LSW if you hold your BSW) and don’t know where to get the necessary supervision?

Do you currently receive supervision at your place of employment and this supervision does not fulfill the licensing requirements?

Do you want to jump start your career by becoming licensed?

We can help.  Social Work p.r.n. offers group supervision on Wednesday evenings here in our office in Oak Park.  Our group clinical supervision meets the requirements of the Illinois Departments of Professional Regulation for persons seeking licensure as Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and if you have a BSW, as Social Workers (LSW). The fee is $42 per session.  For additional information please call 708-383-2251.

Computerized practice test for the LSW or LCSW offered 

Social Work p.r.n. offers social workers the opportunity to prepare for the LSW or LCSW exam with a user-friendly, computer-based practice test. The program allows you to take practice exams and to review your missed/incorrect answers. Social Work p.r.n. also offers a study guide available for check out two weeks at a time.  The cost for these services is a one-time fee of $10.00 payable by cash or check when you arrive.  Practice tests are available by appointment only Monday through Friday during business hours.  Please call us at 708-383-2251 to schedule a time to come in to take the exam or check out the study guide. 

 

Chicago Location

SOCIAL WORK p.r.n. CHICAGO
1101 Lake Street, Suite 402
Oak Park, Illinois 60301

CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 708.383.2251
Fax: 708.383.2283
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AREAS SERVED
The entire eight county Chicago metropolitan area: Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, Grundy, and DeKalb.

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Chicago Job Openings

School Social Worker- needed for full-time, remote position at a primary school near West Chicago. Type 73/PEL license required. 
 
MSW- needed for a case management position in supportive housing with social service agency in Chicago. This is a full-time, temporary (approx. 6 month) assignment. No home visits are required during the pandemic. 
 
LSW/LCSW- needed for a full-time, temporary (with the potential to become permanent) position in the Chicago area. Applicants should have hospital or medical experience. 
 
Child Welfare Specialist- CWEL needed for a full-time, temp to perm position in Chicago. Must hold MSW and CWEL licenses to apply. 
 
LSW/LCSW- needed for full-time, temp to perm hospice position in the south suburbs. This position involves some remote work and some home visits (vehicle required). The social worker will provide a wide range of psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. Travel is necessary.  
 
Licensed Medical Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)- needed for temporary position at a hospital in the city covering various units (ICU, Peds, Emergency Department). This position is full-time through the end of June. Experience with psychosocial assessments and discharge planning preferred. Hours worked will be 8am-4:30pm. 
 
School Social Worker (Type 73)- needed for a part-time position (3 days a week, 8:20am-3:20pm) at an early childhood center in the Joliet area. This position will last the duration of the school year and could end up becoming permanent based on student need. This position will work primarily with planning and teaching social groups aged 3-5 years old. 
 

To apply for one of these positions, please send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and place the job title in the subject of the email. 

 

Chicago Helpful Links

NASW, Illinois Chapter
www.naswil.org

Division of Professional Regulation, IDFPR
https://www.idfpr.com/

Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare, Illinois Chapter
www.sswlhc.org/html/chapter-illinois.php

American Case Management Association, Illinois Chapter
http://www.acmaweb.org/net/chapter_site.aspx?eID=1590&chid=8

Illinois Society for Clinical Social Work
www.ilclinicalsw.com/

Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Northern Illinois Chapter
www.nieapa.org

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