School Social Worker Waukegan

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Group seeks a Social Worker Clinician Counselor to provide direct educational and social services to students and collaborate with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic environments.

This direct-hire, salaried role follows a school calendar with hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Required: IL PEL Certified School Social Worker or IL PEL Certified School Counselor; MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LPC.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker with ability to tailor interventions for diverse students.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
• Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
• Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
• Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Creative thinking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

IL PEL Certified School Social Worker; IL PEL Certified School Counselor; MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LPC

Job description

As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students

Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off

Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar

Required: Oneof the following Licenses/Certifications:Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC

Responsibilities

• Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
• Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
• Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
• Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Required: Oneof the following Licenses/Certifications:Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
• Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required

Salary/Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
• Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.
• $61,000 - $70,000 a year

Additional Notes

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page