The school social worker is accountable to deliver social work services as mandated on student IEP’s in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education requirements and to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and support to all students, staff members and family members. Position may also include internal case management as related to new intakes, ongoing communication with districts, and facilitating the IEP process along with the home district representatives.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Adhere to all mandated reporter and OIG guidelines at all times.
- Complete goal sheets for all students receiving direct and/or consult services at least one week prior to IEP/FIE.
- In collaboration with the classroom team, arrange for and perform activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies that relate to the IEP goals throughout the school year.
- Provide and document direct/consult therapy minutes as required on student IEP’s on caseload throughout the school year.
- Interact with the School Administrator/Program Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator and classroom staff regarding recommendations throughout the school year.
- Participate in all classroom team meetings on caseload throughout the school year.
- Participate in at least 2 outside trainings per school year directly related to serving students with special needs, particularly those diagnosed with autism.
- Participate in all scheduled in-house trainings throughout the school year.
- Update and provide progress reports quarterly and for FIE’s and 30-day IEP meetings throughout the school year.
- Participate in all scheduled clinical meetings throughout the school year.
- Notify Clinical Coordinator and classroom teacher in the event of therapy cancellation throughout the school year and document in the service statement binder.
- Assist classrooms during extracurricular activities and field trips as needed throughout the school year.
- Complete required in-house and district-mandated documentation and/or billing requirements.
- Participate in IEP/FIE meetings for students on caseload as needed throughout the school year.
- Complete progress/contact notes on appropriate form and maintain in specified location throughout the school year.
- Provide 2-3 in-services, either individually or in conjunction with another clinical area, for entire staff throughout the school year.
- Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication with the parents/guardians of students as needed on caseload throughout the school year.
- Provide support, resources, and recommendations for all classrooms on caseload as needed throughout the school year.
- Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and support to staff members throughout the school year.
- Coordinate services for students on caseload with outside agencies such as DCFS, other schools, health care providers, etc. throughout the school year.
- Address concerns for student family situations throughout the school year.
- Act as a team leader in issues dealing with and documenting issues of student abuse and neglect throughout the school year.
- Schedule and coordinate two parent group meetings per school year.
- Provide supervision to interns as needed throughout the school year.
- Act as internal case manager as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Skills/Experience:
- Illinois State Type 73 preferred.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with special needs population.
- Completion of required clinical hours for degree/license.
Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Auto insurance.
- Reliable vehicle.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment.
- Ability to interact with diverse personalities.
- Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPR.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 8 2018
Active Until:
Mar 8 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit