(2627 SY) Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Social Worker
About The Position
Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks a high-quality, state-certified Social Worker to join our staff. Working from your home office in Pennsylvania, the Social Worker will promote the academic mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies. The main focus will be providing support through tiered interventions and instruction for students needing social-emotional support.
Requirements
- Highly qualified and certified School Social Worker (CSPG 87) in Pennsylvania
- Master’s degree in social work
- Self-motivated and eager to create a positive difference in the lives of at-risk students
- Candidates should have knowledge and familiarity with specific Pennsylvania resources and agencies that will assist in the healthy social, mental, and academic development of students and families
- Ability to travel across Pennsylvania to support families and work with agencies
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Highly organized and punctual
- Student-centric
- High degree of flexibility and agility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Evidenced team player track record
- Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel)
- Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families
- Ability to effectively work remotely
- 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer
Nice To Haves
- Experience with special education preferred
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program
- Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues
- Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources, to remove barriers to attendance and academic success
- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school
- Coordinate with teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”
- Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them
- Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
- Attend training regarding child abuse and neglect, homelessness, foster care, and other social work issues while also training staff on issues related to student safety and child welfare
- Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members
- Work as part of the IEP team to develop social goals and provide virtual social work services to help the student reach these goals
- Plan and attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families
- Participate in the organization and administration of the State Assessments and other school events as directed
- Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that help to build the school community
- Collaborate closely with the School Counselors and Director of Special Education
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
