Social Worker (K-8)

Christel House Schools•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time K-8 Social Worker at Academy West. The organization strives to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all students and alumni, enabling them to actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House students are described as world changers, empowered to realize their full potential in an environment that fosters individual learning and growth, grounded in the values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Academy and Christel House International

Responsibilities

Identifies and assesses academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment.
Counsel students and/or families regarding issues including mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, social adjustment, truancy, behavioral issues, and school adjustment.
Positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting.
Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral and social interactions of students and their families.
Collaborate with school staff in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Provide social work case management for students and families.
Provide staff consultation on behavioral, emotional, and environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
Conduct home visits related to establishing communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues.
Complete risk assessments on referred students.
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Maintain a working knowledge of available resources for students and their families.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Other duties assigned.