Immediate School Social Worker

KIPP Public Schools•Indianapolis, IN

70d•$62,000

About The Position

At KIPP Indy, we believe our students' character and emotional growth is linked inextricably to their academic progress. We are looking for a Social Worker to partner with families, students, and staff to create and implement plans that provide differentiated support for students KIPP Indy. The Social Worker will be a critical part of the KIPP Indy team working directly with our students to ensure they have the support necessary to succeed inside and outside of school. An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of and respectful for the culture of the community served, support and advocate for students and families from a trauma informed lens, and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders in supporting students and families in accessing resources.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work required (LCSW preferred)
At least 4 years experience in the field
Experience in working within a school environment or extensive work with children, teenagers, and young adults
Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
Demonstrates a strong work ethic, extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, and a documented track record of personal and professional success

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage aspects of referral process for social services and community partners including:
Conducting regular assessments of student and family needs, using the data to create a vision for comprehensive student support in partnership with external stakeholder
Assist with student retention through strategic home-visits
Referring individuals and families to external resources and services and supporting families in accessing these resources
Home visits for newly enrolled and current students, as appropriate;
Workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issues
Administering records, documentation, and other compliance activities
Providing regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families
Meeting regularly with students who have mandated counseling in their IEPs
Ensuring a safe, positive environment in group and one-on-one counseling sessions
Providing crisis intervention as needed
Managing, tracking, and documenting student interactions and counseling schedule
Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals
Collaborating regularly with teachers and staff to meet student's need
Identifying and supporting students and families who are identified as being displaced in setting up transportation to and from school and connecting with community resources
Communicating consistently with families and students who are identified as being displaced in order to keep up with their situation and connect them with any potential resources
Consulting with the school-based leadership team to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behavior
Communicating with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Participating in team meetings, school-wide activities, professional development and other events
Providing recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students
Displaying the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents and staff