School Social Worker (Resume Collection)

About The Position:

The Social Worker provides social-emotional and behavioral support services in the educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning to qualifying students within the special education/504 plan setting and general education setting. In addition, as part of the school team, the Social Worker collaborates with other leaders to develop school-wide health and wellness education and prevention programming. This 10-month, full-time role will report to the Director of Student Health and Wellness.

You Will:

• Provide supportive services to students within the special education/504 Plan setting and general education setting, including but not limited to: group therapy, individual therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, and assessment and referral for community-based agencies;
• Collaborate with the Director of Health and Wellness to develop school-wide health and wellness education and prevention programming;
• Collaborate with the Attendance and Family Engagement Coordinator and other community partners to provide intervention and support for students with inconsistent school attendance and track effectiveness of services;
• Participate and actively contribute to all multi- and inner-disciplinary student support team meetings;
• Provide assessment, case management, individual and group evidence-based interventions to students and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success;
• Collaborate with families by sharing relevant resources, building a strong home-school connection, and making effective referrals to community agencies;
• Act as liaison for community partners in their provision of services on campus;
• Adhere to the ethics and values of the Social Work profession and practice according to the NASW Code of Ethics and IDEA regulations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work;
• Possession of a valid LICSW license; or licensure appropriate to the provision clinical therapeutic services in a school setting (LGSW, LMSW, LGPC-T)
• A valid LICSW District of Columbia Social Worker license.  Out-of-state clinicians will be required to transfer their credentials within two months of employment.  Any acquired fees will be the responsibility of the clinician;
• Two or more years of experience working in culturally, demographically, and socially diverse educational settings, with a concentration in K-12 youth;
• Inner ability, stamina, and self-care strategies necessary to work with a high needs population;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team;
• Commitment to meeting the needs of every child in a diverse population;
• Commitment to his/her learning and professional development; and
• Strong collaborative skills.

You Might Also Have:

• Oral and/or written proficiency in Spanish;
• Familiarity with standardized assessments and ability to analyze data; and
• Familiarity with special education requirements and best practices.