Social Worker â (2025-2026) School Year)
Social Worker â (2025-2026) School Year)
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Ombudsman Educational Services a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking aSchool Social Workerto join our awardwinning Alternative Education 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 fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As aSchool Social Worker you are primarily responsible for helping Middle School 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 their 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 Include:
- 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 students 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 the company school state and federal regulations and procedure.
- Attending and participating in IEP team meeting facilitating at the discretion of 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 (for example wrap around probation officers court systems) to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
- Providing case management functions for students which include but are not limited to 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; always establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.
- Ensuring the use of positive social skill teaching methods by conducting monthly direct observation of classroom staffs implementation of IEP goals and/or Behavior Intervention Plans/ Treatment Plans.
- Providing guidance consultation and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each students Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or other applicable goals.
- Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and providing applicable 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 researchbased practices and developments in subject area.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Masters degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Nebraska State Board of Education certification.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a School Social Worker (SSW) credential.
- Prior experience working as a social worker in an education and/or classroom setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for atrisk 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 decisionmaking 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.
- Wellversed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
Ombudsman Educational Services is a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education the nations 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 240000 student lives!
Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrualbased Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
