School Counselor/Social Worker - St. Raymond - Vic. I

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

Description

Responsibilities listed are not limited to other duties assigned:

• Will assist students in our PreK-8 school setting as an advocate for the development of the whole child.
• Provide direct services to students in the areas of child and adolescent development, education strategies, self-management, and social interaction skills to help students in achieving success in school.
• Provide crisis management to students and faculty.
• Support students in mentally processing their challenges and/or adjustments to school through goal setting and action planning.
• Contact and stay connected to parents to assist them in the understanding of and constructive participation in their child’s progress.
• Build and maintain comprehensive, school-wide preventative needs programming.
• Consult with other school personnel in gathering and sharing appropriate information, as well as to establish staff roles and responsibilities regarding student needs beyond general academic education.
• Keep appropriate records of cases for use by school staff members and non-school reporting agencies.
• Prepare and submit timely reports on students referred for evaluation.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.

Work with the resource team to assist with behavioral and academic supports.

Qualifications Required

• Illinois State License as a Counselor or School Social Work
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and seek opportunities for feedback
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
• Sensitive and responsive to the needs of others
• Deep belief in the potential of all children and the values of Catholic education

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $45,000.00 - $55,000.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.