A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Role The school social worker supports the academic and behavioral success of AIA students. The social worker provides critical, differentiated services for those students identified as needing socio-emotional support in and out of school. Specific Responsibilities Plan, organize and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program based upon the developmental and individual needs of students and in collaboration with building level administrators; Deliver counseling services through classroom instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, group activities, individual or small group appraisal and advisement, consultation, individual and small group counseling, crisis counseling/response and peer facilitation; Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational specialists to develop academic, career and personal/social skills for all students; Advocate for the elimination of barriers to access and assure a rigorous education for all students; Provide leadership, intervention and support when crisis counseling is appropriate; Utilize data to perform yearly program audit to evaluate the schools counseling program's effectiveness; Participate in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions; Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations; Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; Qualifications A strong belief in AIA's core values: Love, Laugh, Learn Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) Teaching License as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Current authorization to work in the United States - A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Compensation and Benefits Your salary is commensurate with experience. As an employee of AIA you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. We believe that we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office. With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Social work: 1 year (Preferred) Child & family counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
