Hinsdale Elementary School is in search of an experienced School Social Worker to assist students with social-emotional-behavioral challenges that can interfere with the educational process. Working with school staff, Parents & Families, the school Principal, and community-based resources, the Social Worker implements strategies and provides skills-instruction that promote student development, while also training school staff and assisting the principal with leadership that fosters a positive school climateThe general responsibilities of the position include: Identify and assess academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and communityServe as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioralsocial interactions of students and their familiesProvide individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and their familiesProvide parent/guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to child development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/parent/student communicationCollaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learningParticipate as a member of the IEP, SCT, and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students academic successServe on both school-based and system-wide committees to address educational issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for studentsProvide crisis intervention servicesProvide social work case management for students and familiesProvide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning processConduct staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learningDevelop programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational processConduct classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the studentsMaintain required clinical records and submits appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social workConduct home visits related to establishing communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issuesComplete functional behavior assessments on identified studentsComplete classroom observationsServe as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leadersLocate and mobilize community resources to support the educational programAttend meetings and professional development activities as requiredFollow the NASW Code of Ethics
