School Social Worker/Counselor

6 hours ago

Harvard, Illinois, United States ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education Full time
Job Title: School Social Worker/Counselor

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a highly skilled School Social Worker/Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance.
  • Maintain all required paperwork, including communication logs and notes regarding services provided to students.
  • Conduct interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.
  • Maintain regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform them of student progress, areas of difficulty, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
  • Develop and update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed, in adherence to company, school, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
  • Attend and participate in IEP team meetings, facilitating as needed.
  • Actively participate in other team meetings to address specific student and parent concerns.
  • Collaborate with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
  • Provide case management functions for students, including coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, and coordination with therapists outside the school setting.
  • Collaborate and consult with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and service providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
  • Ensure the use of positive social skill teaching methods by conducting monthly direct observation of classroom staff's implementation of IEP goals and/or BIPs.
  • Provide guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems, and facilitation of student transition plans.
  • Assess student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and provide applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly.
  • Conduct crisis assessments and contact the appropriate authorities if needed to ensure emergency intervention is provided to students.
  • Stay up-to-date with research-based practices and developments in the subject area.
  • Respond constructively to formal and informal feedback.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field.
  • Meet all state and district licensing and/or credential requirements.
  • Prior experience working as a school social worker, preferably in a special education program setting.
  • Prior experience working with individuals with severe learning, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders highly preferred.
  • Highly skilled in working with staff and students with diverse needs at various levels.
  • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
About ChanceLight:

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. With over 45 years of experience, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives. We are committed to providing high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each student and their family.

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Virtual medical visits.
  • Health savings account.
  • Paid time off.
  • School hours and paid holiday schedule.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) options.
  • Legal insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee discount program.
  • Opportunities for growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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