School Social Worker (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Bridges Public Charter School • Washington, DC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Bridges Public Charter School is seeking a School Social Worker to provide maternity leave coverage. Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills and to build a foundation for lifelong learning. Our Core Values are: Responsibility Engagement Acceptance Creativity Honesty

Requirements

• Have a Master's degree.
• Be a licensed (LGSW or LICSW) social worker.
• 2+ years of experience as a school social worker or counselor in an urban school setting.
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Have a passion for urban public schools.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Salary add-on of up to $2000.00 for documented Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess student social, emotional, and behavioral skills formally and informally to identify student strengths and needs.
• Plan positive behavioral interventions. This includes: SST support, RTI goals, IEP goals, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavioral support services.
• Maintain records to document the progress of services using school data systems
• Lead weekly social skills groups.
• Serve as a team member of the Student Attendance Committee.
• Identify strategies to support a parent when a student’s living situation (home, school, community) negatively impacts the student’s attendance and adjustment to school.
• Connect parents with community-based services and social services i.e., Medicaid, SSI, services related to homelessness, domestic violence, and immigration.
• Consult with classroom teams to support student adjustment and participation in school.
• Collaborate with classroom teams and school staff to build a positive classroom and school community.
• Provide in-service education to school personnel on a variety of topics, including: identifying child abuse/neglect, social, emotional, and behavioral development, behavioral intervention strategies, the impact of poverty on young children, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention for students and families, as well as debriefing for school staff.
• Consult and collaborate with community agencies and other mental health professionals to provide resources to students and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the district, state, and federal policies, including due process guidelines and child abuse/neglect reporting.
• Maintain records in a manner consistent with school and district practices.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior, upholds the ethical standards of the social work profession, and maintains the confidentiality of student information.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Work cooperatively with Bridges staff, students, families, and outside organizations when representing Bridges PCS.
• Engage parents and families in their students’ learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. work day
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times.
• Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned.

Benefits

• Child care and health savings plans
• Pre-tax deduction for Metro
• Bike racks
• Regular staff engagement and wellness activities
• Staff lounge
• Lactation room for nursing mothers
• Health benefits (medical & dental)
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan: 401 (k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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