Clinical Social Worker - School Year 2026-2027

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington DC•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker/School Counselor plays a pivotal role in fostering the academic, social-emotional, and career development of students in a public charter school setting. This position champions student well-being and collaborates with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
District of Columbia Government, Department of Health Professional License, which must be renewed every two (2) years by obtaining the required continuing education units: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
At least two (2) years of work experience as a Social Worker in an urban school/setting with a track record of high student achievement.
Ability to administer, interpret, and analyze related assessment instruments.

Responsibilities

Preventive work with students, staff, and families
Providing consultation to school staff and parents to facilitate student educational, social, and emotional growth.
Obtaining information concerning the effects of environment, including family, cultural, and economic disadvantages that may be adversely affecting student progress.
Working collaboratively with the Student Support Team (SST) to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty.
Coordinating school and community services.
Serving as the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with stakeholders.
Conducting risk assessments.
Planning for support services both within and outside the school.
Facilitating special support groups, i.e. students with incarcerated parents, grief and loss, divorce, teen parents, conflict resolution, etc. as needed.
Managing family resource centers, where parents/guardians can access needed information and participate in opportunities to learn how to support their student(s).
Working with administrators to implement effective policies that address school safety, school attendance, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, child abuse, and neglect.
Serving as a mediator within the school.
Communicating with other agencies involved with students.
Attending court hearings as a DC Public Schools representative.
Making appropriate referrals for community resources.
Providing individual counseling.
Providing group counseling.
Providing psychoeducation.
Providing crisis intervention.
Serving as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Conducting social work evaluations and other related assessments for initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
Providing related services as prescribed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills that can be transferred from school to community.
Participating in MDT, IEP, manifestation determination, and other related meetings.
Working collaboratively within the classroom setting to implement student IEPs.
Collecting data to monitor social/emotional progress and evaluate effectiveness of services.
Providing technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for special education students.
Coordinating the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and functional behavior assessments.
Keeping thorough records of each student receiving services.
Completing student progress reports.