Moving Everest is hiring a School Social Worker

The mission of Moving Everest Charter School is to create a school that dramatically transforms the lives of K-8 students and prepares them for success in college and in life through: the delivery of a rigorous and personalized academic program, a focus on holistic education and the development of strong character.

Background:

Moving Everest Charter School opened its doors in August 2015 with 176 students enrolled in kindergarten and first grade in a newly constructed school building in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. This fall, we have reached our goal with almost 800 students in grades K-8!

School Social Worker Job Description

Direct service:

• Manage student crises including those involving DCFS and SASS. This includes post-crisis follow up, tracking of crises and acting as a liaison with outside providers
• Provide direct counseling/social work services to students one-on-one and in groups.
• Meet with parents to provide resources on parenting, outside services, etc.
• Observe students in the classroom and consult with teachers on concerns
• Collaborate, troubleshoot and communicate with students, parents/guardians, school leaders, and community stakeholders
• Attend discipline meetings for students with multiple behavior concerns
• Manage outside social service providers that come to Moving Everest to provide services to scholars including those provided by the By the Hand Social Worker during school hours
• Consult with after school partner By the Hand staff on student concerns with consideration for applicable mental health confidentiality law

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS):

• Collaborate with teachers, MTSS team, and administration on Multi-Tier System of Supports for students who need intensive behavioral supports
• Develop, monitor and implement tier 2 and 3 interventions with MTSS team support and input

Restorative Practices (RP):

• Mediate student conflicts
• Consult with discipline team and Principal/Assistant Principal

Other:

• Recruit, train and supervise student intern, when applicable
• Attend OSEL meetings, relevant professional development, maintain social work licensure
• Coordinate programs with outside providers

Areas of Responsibility

Emergency/crisis intervention

Legal mandates (DCFS calls, IEPs, etc.)

Teaming (team meetings)

Consultation (teachers, admin, etc.)

Referral to outside agencies

Program development

Liaison work

Staff professional development

Classroom intervention

Group work with parents or students

Individual counseling with parents or students

Requirements

• Passion for working with young children.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, highly demanding environment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Experience

• Minimum of a college degree required.
• Type 73 license required
• MSW required

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Social Work - Type 73 (Required)

Work Location: One location

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