Social Worker

MUNDO VERDE BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School is seeking a School Social Worker to provide interventions and support consistent with polyvagal theory and trauma-informed practices to students experiencing social/emotional/behavioral challenges. The School Social Worker will deliver individual and/or group counseling and therapy; consult with classroom teachers, behavior support staff, and administrators; and develop/ leverage partnerships and resources to support students and their families with unique needs that impact overall educational access and performance. The School Social Worker will participate as a member of various multidisciplinary teams to make informed decisions that will result in students being able to access the learning environment and the curriculum, while having the opportunity to make meaningful educational progress.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
Hold a current Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed and Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license in the District of Columbia
Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation

Nice To Haves

Experience in public schools and with implementing IEPs and 504 plans strongly preferred
Demonstrates active listening
Maintains confidentiality
Displays exemplary planning and organizational skills
Evidences emotional intelligence
Exhibits cultural competence and racial literacy
Exhibits critical thinking skills
Shows effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Gathers background information on students’ social history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records
Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of students
Develops and submits comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations, within established timelines
Conducts risk assessments and develops corresponding safety plans, as appropriate
Ascertain and address the needs of students and families in crisis
Provides follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary
Compiles/submits monthly reports and service trackers and maintains accurate case records
Carries out casework services with students and their families to help address students’ social/emotional/behavioral challenges
Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed
Conducts specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific social/emotional/ behavioral needs of students
Maintains adequate and current testing materials
Participates in the Response to Intervention (RTI) Process to include referrals, RTI Team meetings, the development and implementation of RTI Plans, and the monitoring and reporting of progress toward RTI goals
Develops, as necessary, gender support plans which create a shared understanding among school staff, parents and a student about the ways in which the student's authentic gender will be accounted for and supported at school
Schedules and facilitates Student Support Team meetings for the purposes of gender support
Provides in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students
Organizes and conducts specialized programs to include parent training classes, student support activities, and identified social/emotional curricula
Provide age appropriate proactive behavior strategies to teachers (proximity, clear routines and expectations, taking a break, positive language, etc.) and students (self-regulation skills, mindfulness, role-play, etc.) to mitigate or manage possible disruptions or behavior challenges
Functions as a member of the school mental health team
Promptly reports known or suspected child abuse or neglect, consistent with Mandated Reporting requirements
Makes required referrals of educational neglect to the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), consistent with compulsory attendance laws and procedures in the District of Columbia, as outlined in the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR)
Serves as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities, and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service agencies (acts as CFSA Liaison)
Ensures that families experiencing housing instability are connected with appropriate agencies for support, follows up as necessary
Provides relevant updates to Student Support Team regarding support for relevant populations (i.e. homeless, gender support, attendance)
Models non-discriminatory practices and commitment to race and equity in all activities
Other duties as assigned