School Social Worker

Join Ombudsman Educational Services as a School Social Worker and play a pivotal role in empowering students to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

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.
• Highly skilled in working with children with severe learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or behavioral challenges.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• 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