Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor, CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a wide variety of services to CPS students with special needs to ensure equitable access and support for all, including those who are advanced or twice-exceptional learners. The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor reports directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Key responsibilities include: Demonstrate knowledge of theories of psychopathology and of individual, group, family dynamics and interventions Demonstrate competences in understanding of psychology of learning, learning disorders and the effects of disabilities on learning Assess behavior, including interpretation of testing, knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning Demonstrate skills and techniques of consultation, referral, collaboration, crisis intervention and working with interdisciplinary teams Provide preventive interventions to deal with emotional issues impacting on student’s academic achievement, e.g. sexuality, drug and alcohol use, violence, physical abuse Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to schools, services to students, child abuse, and custody. Understand the implications of liability and requirements of due process Communicate in a clear direct and responsive manner to the needs of students and families within the school community Provide clinical services, that enable students and families to identify and change behaviors that interfere with students academic, emotional and social performance Ensure equity for all students and families and value diversity of school environment and community Develop Individualized Education Programs and SMART goals related to mental health needs for students based on various types of data specific to the student's present levels of functioning Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools Engage in professional development activities and remain current on research Adhere to professional and ethical standards of professional behavior that contribute to addressing the needs of students and families Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
MA License (certification): DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor and LCSW, LICSW or LMHC
Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits.
Strong working knowledge of behavioral principals.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of theories of psychopathology and of individual, group, family dynamics and interventions
Demonstrate competences in understanding of psychology of learning, learning disorders and the effects of disabilities on learning
Assess behavior, including interpretation of testing, knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning
Demonstrate skills and techniques of consultation, referral, collaboration, crisis intervention and working with interdisciplinary teams
Provide preventive interventions to deal with emotional issues impacting on student’s academic achievement, e.g. sexuality, drug and alcohol use, violence, physical abuse
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to schools, services to students, child abuse, and custody. Understand the implications of liability and requirements of due process
Communicate in a clear direct and responsive manner to the needs of students and families within the school community
Provide clinical services, that enable students and families to identify and change behaviors that interfere with students academic, emotional and social performance
Ensure equity for all students and families and value diversity of school environment and community
Develop Individualized Education Programs and SMART goals related to mental health needs for students based on various types of data specific to the student's present levels of functioning
Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
Engage in professional development activities and remain current on research
Adhere to professional and ethical standards of professional behavior that contribute to addressing the needs of students and families
Other duties as assigned