Program Social Worker

Program Social Worker

Program: Early Childhood Program

Position(s): Program Social Worker

Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an accredited program
• New Jersey Permanent Certification in discipline
• Must have strong case management experience
• Experience working with diverse young children and families
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in Spanish (Oral and Written), preferred

The Program Social Worker at a minimum will:

• Collaborate with all relevant preschool instructional staff, administrators, and support personnel to support school district family service program.
• Coordinate with other available school district resource staff to reach families, determine individual family needs, advocate on their behalf, and obtain appropriate community services.
• Provide follow-up, including a review of child needs when necessary
• Facilitate access to community social services, when appropriate
• Collaborate with assigned school district personnel to design and provide a family involvement program based on identified needs and family survey responses.
• Collaborate with preschool instructional staff, administrators, and support personnel to implement and sustain a high-quality family services program.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Parent Involvement Specialist.
• Help families learn about child development, nutrition, safety, and how to support their child's learning
• Maintain thorough documentation of their work with preschool instructional staff, administrators, support personnel, and families.
• Help with the coordination of preschool registration, recruitment, and promote registration information with the community.
• Organize and present workshops and family engagement events focused on early childhood development, family wellness, and academic readiness, fulfilling N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.4(a)(4).
• Provide follow up support to address chronic absenteeism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: As Per Contractual Agreement

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: Early Childhood Department