<p>Job Description</p> <p>As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.</p> <p>Direct-Hire with benefits & paid benefit time off</p> <p>Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar</p> <p>REQUIRED: Only One (1) of the following Licenses:</p> <p>Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate)</p> <p>MSW with LSW</p> <p>LCSW</p> <p>LCPC or LPC</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches </li><li>Build leadership to effectively help students succeed </li><li>Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions </li><li>Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals </li><li>Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Only One of the following Licenses/Certifications: </li><li>Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, or LCPC or LPC </li><li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills </li><li>Strong consultative and data analysis abilities </li><li>Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population </li><li>Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li></ul> <p>Compensation & Benefits</p> <ul> <li>In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: </li><li>Full Time Employee Benefits Overview: </li><li>Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: </li><li>https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ </li><li>Compensation Information: </li><li>https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ </li><li>Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category </li></ul> <p>$61,000 - $70,000 a year</p> <p>Menta Academy Northwest</p> <p>At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.</p> <p>Students Served: PK-21</p> <p>Professional Associations and/or Partnerships</p> <p>The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.</p>