KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools) in
Social Worker (Pipeline)
KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools) in, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We are committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts and expect stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools. Job Description
Grades K-12th Position Overview
The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and assisting students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through assessment, counseling, consultation, and school and community resources coordination. Duties/Responsibilities Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
Utilize knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community systems to guide service delivery.
Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners to enhance their understanding of student needs, develop effective interventions, and build school capacity.
Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
Complete assessments of school need to prioritize service delivery.
Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.
Respond to crises, including de-escalating and engaging youth, processing said incidents, and developing safety plans as required.
Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.
Develop, complete, maintain, and track all appropriate mandatory documentation promptly according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Commitment to School and Classroom Culture Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Albany.
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Develop positive rapport with students.
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit the school's values, student management policies, and culture.
Family Engagement Ensure that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.
Make themselves available to students, parents and other staff members.
Growth Mindset Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to foster a professional working atmosphere conducive to change and improvement.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited college or university is required.
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP).
Experience as a Social Worker or School Counselor, preferably in a charter or public school environment, is preferred.
Prior experience in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Must be willing and able to undergo a Criminal History Background Check.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, type, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop/bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and communicate verbally as required.
Dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional information
Work Perks: When you join KIPP Capital Region, you join a commitment to families that their children will enter college and the professional world capable in literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies. Our graduates are prepared to contribute to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. Benefits include:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And more. For more information, view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Salary:
Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale based on experience and longevity within the KIPP network, evaluated at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more at kippcapital.org/join-our-team/. This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools. Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We are committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts and expect stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools. Job Description
Grades K-12th Position Overview
The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and assisting students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through assessment, counseling, consultation, and school and community resources coordination. Duties/Responsibilities Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
Utilize knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community systems to guide service delivery.
Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners to enhance their understanding of student needs, develop effective interventions, and build school capacity.
Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
Complete assessments of school need to prioritize service delivery.
Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.
Respond to crises, including de-escalating and engaging youth, processing said incidents, and developing safety plans as required.
Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.
Develop, complete, maintain, and track all appropriate mandatory documentation promptly according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Commitment to School and Classroom Culture Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Albany.
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Develop positive rapport with students.
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit the school's values, student management policies, and culture.
Family Engagement Ensure that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.
Make themselves available to students, parents and other staff members.
Growth Mindset Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to foster a professional working atmosphere conducive to change and improvement.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited college or university is required.
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP).
Experience as a Social Worker or School Counselor, preferably in a charter or public school environment, is preferred.
Prior experience in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Must be willing and able to undergo a Criminal History Background Check.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, type, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop/bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and communicate verbally as required.
Dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional information
Work Perks: When you join KIPP Capital Region, you join a commitment to families that their children will enter college and the professional world capable in literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies. Our graduates are prepared to contribute to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. Benefits include:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And more. For more information, view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Salary:
Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale based on experience and longevity within the KIPP network, evaluated at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more at kippcapital.org/join-our-team/. This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools. Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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