Challenge Charter School
Social Worker (Full-time, Grades 6-12)
Challenge Charter School, a charter institution located in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Responsibilities
Help scholars cope with personal and psychological issues that affect their school performance, behavior, and socialization.
Provide information for and/or referrals to outside support services or agencies to help scholars deal with social, emotional, economic, or physical challenges.
Assess scholar independent functioning skills toward possible referrals to outpatient treatment/counseling/support options.
Assess possible abuse and neglect cases to appropriate emergency intervention organizations.
Assist teachers and administrators in dealing with behavioral or attitude issues by communicating with scholars to find the causes of their distress.
Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents as requested.
Provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit students from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience.
Review scholar records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions such as behavior and attendance.
Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.
Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings.
Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance develop a plan of action.
Assist the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention.
Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crisis.
Respond to referrals requesting verification of residence.
Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services.
Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals.
Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs.
Refer parents and scholars to agencies when appropriate.
Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
NYS Certification in Social Work.
Experience in an urban school setting and working with students in their grade span’s age group.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Selection Process
Phase I – Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter.
Phase II – Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning 6‑12.
Final – Reference Check, Offer, and Contract.
Work Year This full‑time position begins in mid‑August and goes through the end of June.
School Sites Grades 6‑8: 15‑20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Grades 9‑12: 15‑20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Equal Opportunity Employer Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and are committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, and the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting https://challengecharterschools.org/.
Contact We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Responsibilities
Help scholars cope with personal and psychological issues that affect their school performance, behavior, and socialization.
Provide information for and/or referrals to outside support services or agencies to help scholars deal with social, emotional, economic, or physical challenges.
Assess scholar independent functioning skills toward possible referrals to outpatient treatment/counseling/support options.
Assess possible abuse and neglect cases to appropriate emergency intervention organizations.
Assist teachers and administrators in dealing with behavioral or attitude issues by communicating with scholars to find the causes of their distress.
Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents as requested.
Provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit students from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience.
Review scholar records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions such as behavior and attendance.
Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.
Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings.
Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance develop a plan of action.
Assist the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention.
Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crisis.
Respond to referrals requesting verification of residence.
Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services.
Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals.
Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs.
Refer parents and scholars to agencies when appropriate.
Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
NYS Certification in Social Work.
Experience in an urban school setting and working with students in their grade span’s age group.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Selection Process
Phase I – Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter.
Phase II – Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning 6‑12.
Final – Reference Check, Offer, and Contract.
Work Year This full‑time position begins in mid‑August and goes through the end of June.
School Sites Grades 6‑8: 15‑20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Grades 9‑12: 15‑20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Equal Opportunity Employer Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and are committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, and the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting https://challengecharterschools.org/.
Contact We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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