Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation
School Social Worker at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 25-26
Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation . The Organization: Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive! Position Overview
The School Social Worker/Clinical Counselor will serve as a member of the Clinical Services Department, dedicated to working collaboratively with all school personnel (teachers, administrators, support staff) to remove barriers that prevent scholars from accessing instruction. The worksite and tour of duty for this position is located in the DC Department of Corrections, an adult correctional facility. Responsibilities
Counseling students individually and in groups Participate in IEP meetings to develop and implement IEP goals for students with special education services Provide professional development trainings on behavioral/social/emotional challenges commonly presented by school-aged students (e.g., dysregulation of emotions, attention and concentration problems, developmental delays, anxiety and withdrawn behavior, grief, family discord/separation) Consult with teachers/school staff to identify and implement strategies to target students’ behavioral/social/emotional challenges Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to all students Provide related services as prescribed by IEPs, including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills that can transfer from school to community Develop protocols for maintaining confidential clinical files and referral processes Collaborate with the Clinical Services Department to recruit, select, train, and supervise graduate mental health interns from local colleges and universities Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or mental health/community/school counseling. License is mandatory. If LGSW or LGPC, must have two years of working experience and be LICSW or LPC-eligible OSSE certification (must be eligible upon hiring) Experience working in juvenile detention/secure facilities preferred, but not mandatory Experience working in community-based mental health, family health/mental health, and/or public school setting Must have strong skills documenting efforts and interventions Must have a commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective Site Description
The DC Jail is the adult correctional facility located in DC. Maya Angelou PCS Academy at DC Jail works with incarcerated men and women ages 18-22 who have IEPs. The school is located on the Central Treatment Facility (CTF) and serves students on the Central Detention Facility (CDF) side as well. Salary And Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. We offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, commuter benefits, and a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service. See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Note
This posting reflects current opportunities and is not a guarantee of employment. This description is intended to provide a representative summary of the role. Location: Washington, DC
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School Social Worker at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 25-26
role at
Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation . The Organization: Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive! Position Overview
The School Social Worker/Clinical Counselor will serve as a member of the Clinical Services Department, dedicated to working collaboratively with all school personnel (teachers, administrators, support staff) to remove barriers that prevent scholars from accessing instruction. The worksite and tour of duty for this position is located in the DC Department of Corrections, an adult correctional facility. Responsibilities
Counseling students individually and in groups Participate in IEP meetings to develop and implement IEP goals for students with special education services Provide professional development trainings on behavioral/social/emotional challenges commonly presented by school-aged students (e.g., dysregulation of emotions, attention and concentration problems, developmental delays, anxiety and withdrawn behavior, grief, family discord/separation) Consult with teachers/school staff to identify and implement strategies to target students’ behavioral/social/emotional challenges Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to all students Provide related services as prescribed by IEPs, including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills that can transfer from school to community Develop protocols for maintaining confidential clinical files and referral processes Collaborate with the Clinical Services Department to recruit, select, train, and supervise graduate mental health interns from local colleges and universities Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or mental health/community/school counseling. License is mandatory. If LGSW or LGPC, must have two years of working experience and be LICSW or LPC-eligible OSSE certification (must be eligible upon hiring) Experience working in juvenile detention/secure facilities preferred, but not mandatory Experience working in community-based mental health, family health/mental health, and/or public school setting Must have strong skills documenting efforts and interventions Must have a commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective Site Description
The DC Jail is the adult correctional facility located in DC. Maya Angelou PCS Academy at DC Jail works with incarcerated men and women ages 18-22 who have IEPs. The school is located on the Central Treatment Facility (CTF) and serves students on the Central Detention Facility (CDF) side as well. Salary And Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. We offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, commuter benefits, and a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service. See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Note
This posting reflects current opportunities and is not a guarantee of employment. This description is intended to provide a representative summary of the role. Location: Washington, DC
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