Description

The School Social Worker/School Psychologist is responsible for providing direct and indirect support services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges that interfere with their performance at school. This clinician serves as the communication nexus between the school, home, and community providers. In addition, the clinician should establish good relationships with parents and other staff members and should align to the SSDS Mission which states:

"At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our student's Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills and creativity to enrich our world."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide school social work services to students who present with social/emotional/behavioral concerns that negatively impact their ability to function within the school setting.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Serving as related service provider:
Serve as case manager for students with ISP and 504 plans
Consult with families, teachers, and outside providers
Provide counseling services (group, individual)
Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans
Maintain timely and accurate case notes
Use best practices to inform clinical treatment planning

Duties also include providing services to students, staff and families:

Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with students
Develop interventions to increase social and academic success
Help students develop skills for appropriate social interactions with peers
Help students understand and accept themselves and others and successfully navigate the social environment
Assist with conflict resolution and anger management.
Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
Connect families with appropriate social service agencies
Assesses mental health concerns
Provides crisis intervention support and safety planning
Maintaining professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.
Other related duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Assistant Principal.

Faculty values that drive our work together

• Jewish Values and Torah

• Professionalism

• Optimism

• Collaboration

• Respect

• Open Communication

• Innovation and Creativity

• Life-Long Learning

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, early dismissal for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us!

Requirements

Skills required for this position include:

Enthusiasm about engaging with children, adolescents, and other educators
The ability to develop creative solutions to challenging situations
The ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
Calm and collected demeanor during crisis situations
A proactive work ethic, growth mindset, and positive attitude
Take initiative, advocate for students, demonstrate sound judgment
Highly collaborative and discreet with sensitive information
Excellent interpersonal, executive functioning, and communication skills
Maintain confidentiality and adherence to NASW/NASP code of ethics

Qualification Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work or Psychology, from an accredited program
Must hold professional licensure
Experience working with children and adolescents

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