Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• School Social Work Certification required
• Extensive knowledge of child development and interventions
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities and students with disabilities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
• Experience working within an elementary school environment or with elementary-aged children
• Experience working with students at various academic ability levels
• Documented track record of personal and professional success
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with parents, students, staff, external stakeholders, and community groups

Nice To Haves

• LMSW or LCSW license preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and proactive individual and group interventions and IEP mandated counseling services to support students’ academic, personal, and interpersonal challenges.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Student Support and the Principal to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issues and trends.
• Coordinate with Family Coordinator to link families to community resources as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and case management services to students and families.
• Assist Dean of Culture in conducting home and community visits to assess student and family needs.
• Complete documentation, progress notes, and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates.
• Serve as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with the greater school team.
• Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops.
• Provide workshops to staff and families on topics relating to child social emotional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• optional 403b retirement plan