25-26 School Social Worker

Company Description

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

Job Description

Here's 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 you...you have strong organizational skills and are a communications ace. You want to help kids on an individual basis. You're willing to do whatever it takes to help each student be successful.

Here's what you'll 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 :

Additional Information

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired staff members. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for school social workers.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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