Social Worker

Connecticut REAP • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. In addition, the School Social Worker communicates with parents; provide social/emotional/behavioral supports and or consultation to maximize the students' learning experience. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations, and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• CT Certification (071) School Social Worker
• Experience working with a diverse student demographic
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Provides case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals
• Advocates for student services and students' best interests
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Provides direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues
• Conducts home visits to foster good engagement with students and families
• Attends parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the educator and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Practices in accordance with the Standards for School Social Work Practice in Connecticut, as developed by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

Benefits

• In accordance with the WFT contract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree