Full-Time School Social Worker - Evanston Area

Pediatric Developmental Services•Evanston, IL

About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services is hiring a School Social Worker to provide support to students and families in the Evanston area. The role provides counseling and social-emotional and behavioral support, contributes to student evaluation and treatment planning, and participates in IEP development. The social worker collaborates with families and school staff, maintains required documentation, and coordinates schedules to ensure required meetings and services are completed.

Requirements

State social worker license.
Master’s degree in Social Work.
Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
Interpersonal skills and effective, courteous verbal and written communication.
Ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Nice To Haves

Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling services to students and their parents.
Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss student diagnosis and treatment.
Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
Collaborate with and coach families and staff during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings to support social and emotional development.
Follow federal, state, and local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and procedural safeguards.
Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with required meetings and services.