Social Worker

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a School Social Worker for Chicago Ridge SD #127-5, serving juniors and elementary students with direct counseling and casework. The role involves collaboration with teachers, administrators, and external agencies to support students’ educational experiences and behavioral plans.

The position requires a Valid PEL endorsement for School Social Worker and is a full-time permanent opportunity within the Ridge Central School / Finley Jr. High duties.

Qualifications

• Valid PEL endorsed for School Social Worker.
• Experience coordinating with students, parents and school staff.
• Ability to collaborate with outside agencies and district offices.

Responsabilités

• Perform casework services with students and parents to encourage participation in overcoming social issues.
• Assist students and staff in implementing behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and authorities as needed.
• Liaise between home and school to support student growth and understanding.
• Travel to district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attend seminars or professional meetings to stay current in the field.

Connaissances

Casework with students and parents

Behavior management support

Coordination with outside agencies

Home-school liaison communications

Formation

PEL endorsement for School Social Worker

Description du poste

This position will be working with students from both the junior high and elementary school. The two schools are right next to each other.

• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid PEL endorsed for School Social Worker

District Name Chicago Ridge SD #127-5 Building Name Ridge Central School / Finley Jr. High Address 10800 S. Lyman Avenue
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category School Social Worker Grade Level Other