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

KIPP New Jersey • Paterson, NJ

13d • 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 abilities, and a dedication to helping students on an individual basis, doing whatever it takes to ensure their 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, and vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level