Early Childhood Social Worker

We are looking for a kind, compassionate, and caring Social Worker to join our team! The Early Childhood Social Worker serves as a vital bridge between emotional health and school success. This role focuses on implementing the Conscious Discipline framework to foster a safe, connected, and regulated learning environment for both students and staff. Key Responsibilities Student Support & Intervention Facilitate Emotional Regulation: Utilize Conscious Discipline techniques (e.g., the Brain State Model) to help students move from survival or emotional states to an executive state of learning. Direct Support: Conduct individual and small‑group sessions focusing on social‑emotional skills, self‑regulation, and conflict resolution. Crisis Management: Provide immediate, trauma‑informed de‑escalation support using the "Safe Place" philosophy and breathing techniques. Advocacy: Act as a voice for the child’s social and emotional needs within the classroom and home environment. Teacher & Staff Collaboration Classroom Coaching: Partner with teachers to integrate Conscious Discipline structures, modeling the adult first philosophy. Modeling Practices: Demonstrate how to transform discipline encounters into teaching moments for life skills. Professional Development: Lead workshops on best practice in the field of social and emotional development and the powers/skills of Conscious Discipline. Consultation: Assist teachers in interpreting challenging behaviors as "calls for help" and developing individualized behavior plans. Family & Community Engagement Home‑School Connection: Educate parents and caregivers on Conscious Discipline principles to ensure consistency between home and school environments. Resource Coordination: Connect families with community mental health resources, medical services, and basic needs support. Transition Support: Assist families and students with the transition into early childhood programs or into elementary school settings. Qualifications & Skills Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field. Licensure: Valid State Social Work license (LMSW/LCSW) or School Social Worker certification. Expertise: Deep understanding of Conscious Discipline (certification preferred) and early childhood brain development. Approach: Compassionate, patient, and able to maintain a calm presence in high‑stress situations. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effectively collaborating with diverse teams of educators and families. #J-18808-Ljbffr ElevatEd