School Social Worker

Job Summary

Reporting to the RSP Manager, Social Work, the School Social Worker enables students to achieve to their fullest potential academically by assisting students to develop coping skills, increase self-esteem, improve interactive skills, and facilitate environmental changes that will enable successful functioning within the learning setting. School Social Workers also provide crisis intervention as well as individual and group intervention services supporting mental health issues for students, school personnel and community/family.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.
• Consultation services to faculty, co-team members, parents and other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting on the student’s learning experiences.
• Diagnostics assessment for students needing initial evaluation or reevaluation.
• Individual Education Conferences to help determine eligibility for special education programs and counseling services on all cases where social work services are recommended.
• Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Provision of leadership in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships that includes school-based and school-linked services.
• Development and implementation of intervention and prevention programs that will assist in the reduction of at-risk students.
• Participation in problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support student success.
• Referral to, and consultation with, appropriate community agencies, development and coordination of relevant community resources to address specific needs of the students.
• Linkage of services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the child’s overall educational development.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Applicants must have been awarded from an accredited college or university a master’s degree in social work. Applicants must also hold a valid Illinois State Board of Education license with an Endorsement in School Social Work. (Note: Certificate(s) must show a current registration date.)

Benefits

Your Care, Your Choice
CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We Understand The Importance Of Financial Stability, Which Is Why CPS Offers Strong Retirement And Savings Options: Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal And Professional Life
CPS Values The Well-Being Of Its Employees And Offers Competitive Paid Time Off Policies: Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.