Student Social Services Specialist

Arts and College Preparatory Academy•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive social services to students within a school setting, focusing on academic, behavioral, and emotional support across multiple tiers of intervention (MTSS). The specialist will deliver universal screening programs, classroom and small group instruction, and individual caseload management. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with school staff and families, resource coordination, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with an emphasis on supporting diverse student populations, particularly adolescents. Experience with various technological tools and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) from the Ohio CMFTSW
Have or will obtain Ohio Professional Pupil Services Registration
Clean FBI/BCI background check
School Social Work practicum/field placement
Deliver services through a trauma-informed lens and operate with responsivity to needs of various diverse populations (professional development available)
Understand MTSS and RTI models
Work both independently and operate as part of a team
Be responsive to feedback and mentoring
Perform duties as mandated reporter (as required of all school employees)
Learn and adopt new skills and interventions
Actively engage with professional development opportunities
Be technologically adept and able to quickly learn how to fluently use new programs (incl. PowerSchool, Canva, Google Forms, Schoology, etc.)
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Celebrate diversity and operate through a culturally responsive lens
Have experience working with adolescent population (field placement qualifies)
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field [Required]
Social Work (BSW) Strongly Preferred
Have or will obtain Ohio Professional Pupil Services License/Registration [Required]
Clean FBI/BCI background check [Required]
Be technologically adept and able to quickly learn how to fluently use new programs (incl. PowerSchool, Canva, Google Forms, Schoology, etc.)
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Deliver services through a trauma-informed lens and operate with responsivity to needs of various diverse populations ( professional development available )
Understand MTSS and RTI models
Work both independently and operate as part of a team
Be responsive to feedback and mentoring
Perform duties as mandated reporter (as required of all school employees)
Learn and adopt new skills and interventions
Actively engage with professional development opportunities
Celebrate diversity and operate through a culturally responsive lens
Have experience working with middle school or adolescent populations (field placement qualifies)

Responsibilities

Deliver Tier 1 universal screening programs and Tier 2 student classroom & small group instruction.
Maintain and provide ongoing services for Tier 3 caseload.
Perform appropriate, evidence-based student interventions across all MTSS tiers.
Participate in crisis planning and response teams.
Provide feedback and ideas based on administration of periodic school-wide and/or targeted needs assessments.
Assist in implementing school-wide PBIS strategies.
Run small groups based on identified needs (e.g. peer group, interpersonal conflict, peers impacted by violence, body neutrality, disordered eating patterns, etc.).
Help coordinate seasonal resource collection drives.
Collect and distribute information about community resources to families.
Provide support for students, staff, and families following traumatic events.
Provide student crisis intervention.
Connect identified students with appropriate agency referrals.
Make referrals to therapy providers for students and families.
Attend and participate in special education, absence intervention, and manifestation determination student meetings, as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with department, teachers, principals, and other departments to provide care and advocacy for students and families.
Effectively and sensitively engage with a wide range of diverse populations.
Maintain accurate records and case notes in accordance with school policies and legal requirements.
Administer various non-clinical screening tools (including the CSSRS short form).
Lead/co-lead classroom intervention activities targeting academic, attendance, and behavioral success.
Collect data and identify patterns utilizing, among other tools, pre- and post-intervention surveys.
Design materials in Canva for this purpose.
Collaborate with Middle School Counselor on select lessons, providing both creative and technological collaboration.
Run small groups based on identified needs (e.g. academic success and study skills, attendance intervention, behavioral support, peer groups, interpersonal conflict, boundaries and consent, etc.).
Connect with and assist in the middle school classroom environment.
Make connections with middle school youth as a relatable trusted adult.
Assist in delivering universal screening programs, as directed.
Identify and maintain a small caseload of students who require individual intervention.
Attend and participate in special education, absence intervention, and manifestation determination meetings for students on caseload.
Electively participate in crisis planning and response teams.
Administer various non-clinical screening tools when necessary (including the CSSRS short form).