School Social Worker Charter High School - Southland College Prep Charter High School

Southland College Prep Charter High School is seeking a Social Worker with expertise in individual and group counseling for high school students grades 9-12. Duties will include response to intervention for behaviors, crisis intervention and individual and group intervention services supporting mental health issues for students, school personnel and community/family, special education evaluations and processes, development of functional assessment/behavior intervention plans, and participation in the educational team. The school social worker will enable students to achieve their fullest potential academically by assisting students to develop coping skills, increase self-esteem, improve interactive skills, and facilitate environmental changes that will enable successful functioning within the learning setting. Candidates must hold a current professional educator license in school social work. Additional professional license is a plus.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.
• Consultation services to faculty, co-team members, parents and other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting on the student's learning experiences.
• Diagnostic assessment for students needing initial evaluation or reevaluation.
• Individual Education Conferences to help determine eligibility for special education programs and counseling services on all cases where social work services are recommended.
• Conduct Professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Provision Leadership in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships that includes school based and school linked services.
• Development and implementation of intervention and prevention programs that will assist in the reduction of at-risk students.
• Participation in problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support student success.
• Referral to, and consultation with, appropriate community agencies: development and coordination of relevant community resources to address specific needs of the students.
• Linkage of services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the child's overall educational development.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have been awarded from an accredited college or university a master's degree in social work. Applicants must also hold a valid Type 73 State of Illinois School Service Personnel Certificate with an Endorsement School Social Work.

Please apply online at

Submit your resume, credentials, license and at least 3 references to 4601 Sauk Trail Richton Park, IL 60471 or via email to [email protected]

Southland College Prep Charter High School is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person