Social Worker, Psychology

• Bartlett, IL Elementary Autism (LOA) until March
• Bartlett, IL Elementary/Early Childhood/Exceptional Needs
• Wayne, IL Elementary Autism/Intellectual Impairment (LOA), transitioning to Early Childhood for the remainder of the year (Location TBD)
• Streamwood, IL Elementary (2 schools):
  Autism/ELL, General Education
• South Elgin & Streamwood, IL Elementary General Education, Mild Intellectual Impairment, and High School

Shift Hours: 7.5 hours daily; start and end times vary by school assignment, typically between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated School Social Workers to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on students' lives. The ideal candidate will provide critical social and emotional support, prioritize special education needs as mandated by IEPs, and assist students in overcoming social-emotional and behavioral challenges within a supportive, collaborative framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a diverse and vibrant community while helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Direct Support to Students:
• Provide individualized and group social/emotional support, prioritizing special education as outlined in IEPs.
• Support students struggling with social-emotional and behavioral challenges through the MTSS framework.
• Behavioral Interventions:
• Assist in developing behavioral intervention strategies, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Social-Emotional Advocacy:
• Advocate for students with school staff and administration to ensure a supportive learning environment.
• Mobilize school and community resources to address student needs.
• Case Study Preparation:
• Prepare Social Developmental Studies during case studies and re-evaluations to assess students' social-emotional status.
• Crisis Management:
• Provide timely interventions for students in crisis.
• Collaboration and Consultation:
• Consult with teachers and staff to address classroom and individual student concerns.
• Assist teachers with classroom intervention strategies.
• Participate in Service Team meetings to represent the social-emotional aspect of students' educational experiences.
• Parent and Community Support:
• Address parent concerns and connect families with appropriate community resources.
• Build relationships with community organizations and resources for additional student support.
• Professional Development:
• Offer professional training for staff and community education opportunities.
• Other Duties:
• Perform data collection and recordkeeping to monitor student progress.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Masters Degree in Social Work (Required).
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work endorsement (Required).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills, written and verbal, are highly preferred.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of School Social Work policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Leadership skills in facilitating group discussions, listening, and resolving conflicts.
• Proficiency in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosing social/emotional concerns.
• Understanding of state laws and regulations regarding student proficiency standards.
• Previous experience in School Social Work is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and ability to think critically in challenging situations.
• Commitment to advocating for student well-being and success.

• Work in a supportive environment dedicated to helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
• Gain experience in a diverse and inclusive educational setting.
• Collaborate with a team of educators and community members to drive positive outcomes for students.

We want to hear from you if you are a compassionate, motivated professional ready to make a difference! Submit your resume.

Let's work together to empower students and create lasting change!