School Social Worker (MSW)-Blue Valley School District Elementary School
About The Position
The primary responsibility of the School Based Social Worker is to mobilize family, school and community resources to enable students to learn as effectively as possible through prevention, education outreach, clinical activities, and related services to eligible students. As a key member of the care team or mental health team, the social worker will partner with school administrators, teachers, counselors, families and community partners to develop and implement plans that provide specialized support for selected students throughout the course of the school year. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Social Work and 1-2 years experience
- One of the following: Licensed Master's Social Worker KS, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialist KS required upon hire
- If incumbent is clinically licensed, no Master’s level license is required
Responsibilities
- Screening, Assessment and Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Documentation and Reporting
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
