Job Description

Job Type : Contract

Location : Berkeley Illinois

Pay : Competitive Pay

Job Description

Job Title: School Social Worker

Location: Berkeley IL

Position Overview: The school is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Social Worker to support the social emotional and academic development of our students. The ideal candidate will provide direct services to students collaborate with teachers and staff and connect families with community resources. The School Social Worker will play a critical role in fostering a positive school environment and addressing barriers to student success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Student Support:

   • Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing social emotional or behavioral challenges.
   • Assess students’ needs and develop intervention strategies to support their social and emotional wellbeing.
   • Assist students in developing social skills coping strategies and problemsolving abilities.

2. Crisis Intervention:

   • Respond to crisis situations providing immediate support to students and staff as needed.
   • Work with students and families to develop safety plans and connect them with appropriate resources.
   • Collaborate with school administrators and staff to address and manage crises effectively.

3. Collaboration and Consultation:

   • Work closely with teachers administrators and other school staff to identify and support students in need of social work services.
   • Participate in multidisciplinary teams including IEP and 504 plan meetings to develop and implement appropriate supports for students.
   • Provide consultation to teachers and staff on socialemotional learning and classroom management strategies.

4. Family and Community Engagement:

   • Serve as a liaison between the school families and community agencies to ensure students receive comprehensive support.
   • Connect families with community resources such as mental health services housing assistance and food programs.
   • Facilitate communication between the school and families to support student success.

5. Program Development:

   • Develop and implement schoolwide programs to promote a positive school climate and address issues such as bullying attendance and mental health.
   • Lead or participate in professional development for staff on topics related to socialemotional learning and student wellbeing.
   • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions and programs.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

   • Maintain accurate and confidential records of student services and interventions.
   • Prepare reports and documentation as required by the school district and state regulations.
   • Ensure compliance with federal state and district policies related to student services.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker endorsement.
• Experience working in a school setting preferably with a diverse student population.
• Strong understanding of child development socialemotional learning and traumainformed practices.
• Excellent communication collaboration and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students families and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Work Schedule:

• Fulltime position following the academic calendar.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance and professional development opportunities.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days

Hayden Pachauri

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