Bilingual School Social Worker - Spanish/English Support

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Bilingual Social Worker to promote and enhance the academic mission by strengthening home, school, and community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in School Social Work, valid Illinois School Social Work License, and Spanish language proficiency. Responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, casework, and collaboration with staff and community agencies to support students' emotional and behavioral needs. Salary and benefits are detailed on the Human Resources webpage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience except in the case of a new Social Worker.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various individuals and/or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework, group work, coordination/outreach, and consultation to children, parents, school, and community personnel.
• Provide crisis intervention to school-age children and their families.
• Participate in special education evaluation and services determination.
• Engage in staff organization, training, and growth through group social work meetings.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Ability to solve complex problems

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, emotional, and/or learning problems

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in School Social Work

Valid Illinois School Social Work License

Job description

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Bilingual Social Worker to promote and enhance the academic mission by strengthening home, school, and community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in School Social Work, valid Illinois School Social Work License, and Spanish language proficiency. Responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, casework, and collaboration with staff and community agencies to support students' emotional and behavioral needs. Salary and benefits are detailed on the Human Resources webpage.