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School Social Worker

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

Harvard, IL 60033

$70,000-$85,000/yr

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Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state school support personnel (SSP) credential.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following social work credentials:
LCSW | LCSW- R | LMSW | DCSW | C-SSWS | ACSW | CSW | LASW | LSW | SSW
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience providing guidance and/or support to children
Preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting
Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
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.
Ability to Obtain
IL - School Support - SSP
Crisis Prevention Inst