Heres what you need to know :
As a School Social Worker you will support special education and general education students to reach their fullest academic and social potential. A bit more about youyou have strong organizational skills and are a communications ace. You want to help kids on an individual basis. Youre willing to do whatever it takes to help each student be successful.
Heres what youll be doing :
- Serve as a case manager to students with identified special needs as well as for students being referred to the Child Study Team.
- Communicate effectively with parents and all stakeholders involved in the IEP process.
- Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling
- Provide crisis counseling to students and families experiencing mental health and / or social service emergencies.
- Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students.
- Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress in conjunction with the school support team.
Qualifications : Must Haves :
MSW or LCSW required.CSSW required.1-2 years experience in counseling and working with adolescents and familiesKnowledge of community social service resources and how to access themUnderstanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams special education assessments and program requirements.Unwavering commitment to our students and their success.Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals.Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs.Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problemsA high level of organization skills and attention to detail.Additional Information :
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care retirement a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the Philadelphia area.
KIPP New Jersey KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1