School Social Worker LHS

Job Description:

School Social Worker Assignment: 1.0 FTE (Full-time)

Reports to:

Special Services Department Co-Supervisors

Qualifications:

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker Endorsement Candidates with endorsements in any of the following will be considered:
Type 73 Certification Previous high school experience preferred but not required Experience working with high school students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and social emotional disorders preferred but not required Employee status:
Full Time position Professional/ Personal Characteristics:

Experience with providing social work service delivery & co-delivery with other related services & special educators to students with functional academic needs Provide consultation and support to students with intellectual disabilities and their families in accessing community-based resources and services Strong written and oral skills necessary; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth in the area of special education service delivery and best practices in the field of social work;

desire to actively collaborate when working with others Experience in the use of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans for students with intellectual disabilities and/or functional academic needs Current knowledge and experience in working with students in Grades 9-12 with identified special education needs in a broad range of disability areas Provide consultation to school personnel to identify students who should be referred for an individual case study evaluation or interventions in an RtI model Provide support and consultation to parents of students with , ASD, and social-emotional disabilities Assist in assessment and plan of action development and maintenance including coordination with community linkages and agencies Actively network with community resources including hospital, social service, police and private providers Serve as a resource person for teachers, other colleagues, parents, and students Identify, conduct and explain the results of a variety of assessments appropriate for gathering necessary student functioning and background information, including: observation;

interview; behavioral/personality; achievement and learning environment Support case managers and special services programmatic teams by contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of behavioral intervention plans through direct service, consultation, or development of objectives Support various school teams as needed for students returning from homebound/hospital, concussion, suspension or other reasons as necessary Provide immediate support for students who are at risk to self or others Conduct crisis assessments and act as an active member of the crisis support team as needed Consult with administration and Student Services Staff in providing immediate services and counseling for students and families in the event of a tragedy or violent event Complete IEP-related reports in a timely manner, monitor student progress with counseling supports towards IEP goals, and facilitate the goal writing process Provide specific group counseling and be aware of the latest models of social skills and communication training interventions for students on the Autistic Spectrum Provide group counseling and individual student counseling for diverse groups of students with common special needs as related to IEP goal areas Demonstrate high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all interactions with students, colleagues, parents and community-members at all times Perform other duties as assigned