Ombudsman Educational Services is hiring: Social Worker in Glendale

Overview

Ombudsman Educational Services, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, is seeking a School Social Worker to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!

As a School Social Worker, you are primarily responsible for helping students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, through individual and group counseling and by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school. The position must perform duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for clients and peers.

This position oversees all site operations and functions as the liaison between the site and the school districts’ designated site contacts by establishing and maintaining positive, interactive, working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation and/or family therapy as needed.
• Maintaining all required paperwork including but not limited to communication logs and meticulous notes regarding all services provided to students.
• Conducting interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.
• Maintaining regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
• Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed in adherence to company, school, state and federal regulations and procedure.
• Attending and participating in IEP team meetings, facilitating as requested by the school districts.
• Actively participating in other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
• Collaborating with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
• Providing case management functions for students, including coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, and coordination with therapists outside the school setting.
• Collaborating and consulting with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and service providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
• Ensuring the use of positive social skill teaching methods by conducting monthly direct observation of classroom staff’s implementation of IEP goals and/or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Providing guidance and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to ensure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s IEP and/or other applicable goals.
• Assessing student progress through review of classroom data and providing training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly in addressing student behavioral needs.
• Conducting crisis assessments and contacting the appropriate authorities if needed to ensure that emergency intervention is provided to students.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field.
• Meet all state and district licensing and/or credential requirements.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a School Social Worker (SSW) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an Arizona Department of Education School Social Work certification preferred.
• Hold currently or able to obtain a valid AZ IVP clearance card.
• Prior experience working as a social worker in an education and/or classroom setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students and working with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proven success in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or business partners.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Pay Range

Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Starting Salary: $60,000/year based on experience

Equal Opportunity and About ChanceLight

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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