26-27 Bilingual School Social Worker (Spanish/English)

KIPP•Paterson, NJ

17d•$65,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a School Social Worker, you will support special education and general education students to reach their fullest academic and social potential. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a dedication to helping children on an individual basis, doing whatever it takes to ensure each student's success.

Requirements

MSW or LCSW required.
Spanish-English bilingualism required.
1-2 years’ experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families.
Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them.
Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements.
Unwavering commitment to our students and their success.
Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals.
Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs.
Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems.
A high level of organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serve as a case manager to students with identified special needs as well as for students being referred to the Child Study Team.
Communicate effectively with parents and all stakeholders involved in the IEP process.
Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling.
Provide crisis counseling to students and families experiencing mental health and/or social service emergencies.
Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students.
Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress in conjunction with the school support team.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity