Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a School Social Worker to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study.
- Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state professional educator license (PEL).
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state school support personnel (SSP) social worker endorsement.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience providing social work services for children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
- Highly skilled in working with children with severe learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or behavioral challenges.
- Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
- Highly skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
