26-27 South Campus Social Work Team Lead

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required, Master’s degree in Social Work a plus. WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
• Has an understanding of trauma-informed care
• A passion to integrate faith with social work within their day-to-day counseling and social work practice
• Have a passion to lead and mentor social work team members
• Demonstration of knowledge and competence in the practice of social work in educational settings, including basic counseling and evaluation.
• Demonstration of organizational skills.
• Ability to perceive, understand, and respond well to the emotional state of others.
• Compassion and empathy for students, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
• Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work a plus.
• WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
• bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Team Lead for all social workers who work at Aug Prep South
• Be the first contact for other social workers to provide consults regarding student situations, policy & procedure guidance, and daily questions
• Be the first contact for any concerns with social worker performance
• Complete employee reviews (along with Director of Social Work as needed)
• Plan and facilitate Professional Development for the social work department (along with Director of Social Work as needed)
• Have weekly (or as determined needed) meeting with Director of Social Work to check in and collaborate
• Assist Director of Social Work in hiring process, training new social workers, and leading school-wide PD.
• Attend Leadership Nights/special sessions throughout the school year
• Work two weeks in the summer to prepare for the school year
• Serve as School Social Worker
• Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services to them, as well as collaborate with other social workers to provide services to all students in a timely manner
• Guide and collaborate with teachers on integrating social-emotional learning, along with faith integration, in the classroom, which may include teaching some social-emotional related lessons.
• Complete professional documentation of encounters
• Individual Christian Counseling (short-term) as needed in areas including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional control, and grief
• Provide resources and connections as needed to churches, local agencies, and professionals regarding family needs and concerns
• Communicate with parents and provide resources to parents on an individual and school-wide basis
• Plan and lead Professional Development to better equip faculty and staff in recognizing and addressing student social and emotional needs
• Collaborate with academic staff and the Special Education Department as needed
• Assist the school in following school policies and protocols for excessive absences and truancy; attend collaboration meetings with various school departments as needed and collaborate with community agencies as needed.
• Conduct home visits as needed
• Complete mandated reports per mandating reporting WI state laws
• Perform related work or additional school functions as required

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• a 401(k) with employer match
• employer-sponsored disability coverage
• Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development

What This Job Offers

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