Energy Jobline ZR
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.
Utilizes 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.
Responds 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 school's values, student management policies and culture
Family Engagement
Ensure that students and their families receive 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
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to create 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 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
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is not required
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
Must be willing and able to take a Criminal History Background Check
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods of 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.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional information
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our instructional salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
Utilizes 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.
Responds 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 school's values, student management policies and culture
Family Engagement
Ensure that students and their families receive 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
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to create 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 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
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is not required
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
Must be willing and able to take a Criminal History Background Check
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods of 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.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional information
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our instructional salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
#J-18808-Ljbffr