Social Worker Anticipated 26/27 SY

KCK • Kansas City, KS

2d

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. JOB GOAL : The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operat i on in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district act i vities, procedures and referring families to other agencies .

Requirements

• Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Maintain a professional attitude with families and staff.
• Hold current and valid Social Work license (Master’s level) with the Kansas Behavioral Science and Review Board
• Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment
• Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g . financial , medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
• Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g . parenting skills , community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district and supporting child's educational program.
• Coordinates activities between school and with a variety of outside services agencies, (e . g . mental health, probation, medical, etc . ) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
• Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements .
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students (e . g. parent/teacher, parent/parent , parent/student, etc . ) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede student's success .
• Participates in meetings , workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions .
• Provides interim transportation for the purpose of assisting students and/or family members in receiving requ i red services and / or meetings.
• Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan for the purpose of addressing needs of the student .
• Responds to all inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit .
• Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
• Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.
• Compiles data for statistical purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
• Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
• Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
• Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time