Position Title: School Social Worker I and II Department: UCAN Academy Reports to: Clinical Director Position Objective and Summary:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the School Social Worker provides individual and group therapy services to students. The School Social Worker facilitates healing through Trauma-Informed practice and Positive Youth Development while utilizing UCAN's Clinical Philosophy. UCAN has two academy locations: Grand & South.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assessment and Service Planning
- Performs diagnostic tests and evaluation of students referred for services; interviews students and individuals closely related to students such as family members.
- Evaluates test results; plans IEP goals and therapeutic approaches.
- Effectively applies clinical knowledge to evaluate student situations and needs.
- Develops clear and specific IEP goals for each student based upon his/her individual needs.
- Identifies at-risk students and behaviors.
Therapeutic Intervention
- Effectively conducts appropriate social work minutes in a timely manner.
- Successfully engages and develops rapport with a wide range of students.
- Utilizes clinical knowledge and skills to provide appropriate and effective therapies.
- Structures therapy sessions in accordance with IEP goals.
- Creates a therapeutic environment by providing adequate, varied, culturally competent and developmentally appropriate activities/materials.
- Maintains consistency and safety throughout the session.
Planning and Organization
- Plans time effectively and efficiently to meet all job commitments.
- Keeps information organized to quickly respond to information requests about students.
- Organizes caseload to meet expected level of IEP service minutes on a monthly basis.
- Effectively balances multiple responsibilities.
- Obtains and evaluates information necessary to implement student services.
- Responds in a timely manner to all written correspondence, email, and phone inquiries regarding students.
Building Relationships and Networks
- Consults with supervisor, other Social Workers, and school staff on case details and IEPs.
- Contacts other social service agencies, schools, hospitals, courts, and public mental health organizations; makes referrals or obtains case-related information with proper consents.
- Contacts caseworkers assigned to students or their families; discusses case progress and obtains case-related information if applicable.
- Works effectively with other team members in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with social service agencies, schools, courts, etc.
- Provides timely information to teachers, probation officers, parents/guardians, and others as needed.
- Regularly consults with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Actively listens and treats others with sensitivity.
Documentation and Reporting
- Notifies principals and supervisors of critical incidents, problems, concerns, and needs promptly.
- Documents actions taken in a timely and format consistent with IEP requirements.
- Completes all documentation, reports, and correspondence promptly.
- Writes clinical documentation and reports that accurately reflect interventions and progress towards IEP goals.
- Delivers written information to appropriate parties.
- Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by Chicago Public Schools and UCAN.
- Enters updates and maintains data in Max Capture and Infinite Campus as required.
- Reports critical and unusual incidents to supervisors or DCFS as mandated.
Professionalism and Work Conduct
- Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and maintains a positive image of UCAN.
- Acts professionally and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Demonstrates accountability and keeps commitments.
- Attends work, meetings, and training as scheduled and prepared.
- Respectfully considers cultural and socioeconomic differences of clients and coworkers.
- Supports UCAN's cultural proficiency standards.
- Responds timely and effectively to clients, families, staff, and stakeholders.
Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.
Requirements Education/Job Experience/Certification: School Social Worker I
- MSW required
- Must have one of the following: PEL in School Social Work Certification (preferred), LSW/LCSW
School Social Worker II
- School Social Worker I requirements plus
- 3+ years' experience providing therapy in a clinical or related setting required.
- LCSW required.
- Current performance rating of Exceeds Expectations for promotion.
Additional Leadership Duties for School Social Worker II
- Supervises Masters level intern(s), providing learning opportunities and work assignments.
- Facilitates Clinical Supervision Group.
- Provides leadership and support to other therapists.
- Performs managerial tasks as assigned.
- Assists in onboarding new team members.
- Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
Special Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Respectful of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and Positive Youth Development.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of the child welfare system.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Computer skills for data entry, communication, and report writing.
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