School Social Worker
About The Position
Reporting to the RSP Manager, Social Work, the School Social Worker helps students achieve their academic potential by supporting the development of coping skills, self-esteem, and interactive skills, and by facilitating environmental changes that promote successful functioning in the learning setting. The role provides crisis intervention and individual and group services addressing mental health needs of students, school personnel, and families or community members. The position works with school faculty, co-team members, parents, and other appropriate parties; evaluates students for initial or reevaluation needs; contributes to eligibility and counseling-service decisions; and helps coordinate school-community resources and services. It also supports school personnel through professional development and training, and participates in school-based problem-solving, intervention, and prevention efforts.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Illinois State Board of Education license with an Endorsement in School Social Work; certificate(s) must show a current registration date.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis, individual, and group interventions as appropriate.
- Consult with faculty, co-team members, parents, and other appropriate parties about socio-cultural and emotional factors affecting students’ learning experiences.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments for students needing initial evaluations or reevaluations.
- Participate in Individual Education Conferences to help determine eligibility for special education programs and counseling services when social work services are recommended.
- Conduct professional development, training, and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
- Provide leadership in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships, including school-based and school-linked services.
- Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs to help reduce the number of at-risk students.
- Participate in school problem-solving initiatives to support student success.
- Refer students to appropriate community agencies and consult with those agencies; develop and coordinate community resources to address students’ specific needs.
- Link services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance students’ overall educational development.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Pharmacy coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Behavioral health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Basic life insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Pension plans
- Supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Paid leave
- Sick leave
- Vacation days
- Parental leaves
- Short-term disability
- Religious holidays
- Other leaves
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Job Type
Full-time
