School Social Worker
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-08-26
Listing for:
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, School Social Worker, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a School Social Worker to support students with behavioral and learning challenges. In this on-site, school-based role, you will assess social and emotional needs, provide individual and group counseling, and develop evidence-based interventions that promote academic and life success. You will collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families, contribute to IEP planning, and connect students to community resources.
Chance Light offers a mission-driven, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities to grow your skills in specialized education and behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Provide school-based social work services to children and young adults with behavioral and learning challenges
- Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs impacting student success
- Develop and implement individualized intervention and support plans using evidence-based practices
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and school staff to coordinate services and strategies
- Facilitate individual and group counseling to build coping, social, and self-regulation skills
- Advocate for students' needs within the school system and connect families to community resources
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare required reports
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP or 504 planning as appropriate
- Support crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation when needed
- Engage in professional development to stay current with best practices in school social work
Required Skills
- School social work practice
- Psychosocial assessment
- Individual and group counseling
- Behavioral intervention design
- IEP/504 and special education processes
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Family and caregiver collaboration
- Case management and resource linkage
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Trauma-informed and evidence-based practices
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