Certified School Social Worker

Esperanza Cyber Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is seeking mission-driven School Social Worker applicants to join their team in North Philadelphia. This role is part of a new initiative focused on student and family engagement through social work and pupil services, prioritizing the social and emotional needs of at-risk students. The social worker will conduct home visits, build rapport with families, and bridge gaps between students and the school. ECCS offers a rigorous yet flexible online learning program for students in grades K-12, targeting underserved and at-risk students to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Work required
Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Home Visitor, or Licensed School Social Worker certification required.
Minimum of two years experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Desire and ability to spend a significant amount of each workweek in the field, using one’s vehicle to travel independently throughout the city and surrounding area.
All applicants must have current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks, as well as the appropriate instructional certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success.
Establish a network of community resources for students represented in Philadelphia and the greater Pennsylvania area.
Maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, local, and ECCS policies and legislation.
Identify student and family needs and advocate for services that meet those needs.
Coordinate with the Pupil Services Department, Instruction, and Attendance Department to identify at-risk students.
Make home visits to students that lack engagement and identify barriers to attendance, academics, or school adjustment.
Maintain communication with the Instructional Department on student needs, making necessary recommendations.
Manage caseloads of students identified as at risk; identify and address family and student stressors that interfere with student academic success.
Report child abuse and neglect when identified.
Establish and maintain a reliable database of information on field visits and overall program effectiveness.
Assist families and students through navigating internal and external programs and services.
Develop social, emotional, and behavioral intervention strategies with input from students, families, and instructional staff.
Partner with students and families with a strengths-based approach to develop preventative and problem-solving strategies.