School Social Worker

TheSchoolSocialWorkerisresponsibleforprovidingallrequiredcounselingmandatesasfoundoneachstudent'sIndividualizedEducationPlanaswellasworkingwithschoolstaff,outsideagenciesandeachchild'sparent/guardiantoensuretheappropriatedevelopmentofeachstudent. Responsibilities Supports a case load of students and conducts weekly mandated counseling sessions, both individual and group. In a crisis, accompanies students to the hospital if needed. Provides counseling to students and families. Conducts home visits as needed (in partnership with another staff member). Assists families in advocating for children’s and families’ rights both with and with agencies or organizations that interface with families and whose services impact upon the child. Conduct parent meetings as needed. Participates in CSE meetings, grade level and school level meetings. Assists in procurement of required documents/records pertinent to the student. Participates in managing communications with parents/family members, as needed. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to work effectively with special needs students. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the parents/guardians of special needs students. Demonstrated ability to effectively advocate for students in your care. Demonstrated ability to follow administrative directives and school mandates as per student counseling. Demonstrated ability to communicate with classroom staff. Willingness to assist when a student needs emergency assistance through the 911 system (hospital, police, psychiatric intervention). Demonstrated ability to assist parents and guardians in understanding the academic and socio-emotional needs of their children and developing ways for them to influence home activities that will enhance academic and socio-emotional growth. Desired Qualifications Experience as a school social worker or as a social worker in a school setting. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time 10-month position. This is an On-Site position; no hybrid or remote. Regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend. Compensation $75,000-$90,000 (Based on Experience) EEO Statement Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr