School-Based Social Worker [Anticipated Long Term Substitute] (SY26-27)
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessments while managing a caseload and coordinating referrals to external agencies. Lead the Student Success Team by establishing tiered interventions, monitoring progress data in the Panorama platform, and collaborating with school leadership to co-construct solutions for students and families. Provide sociological assessments for special education eligibility, conduct home visits, and maintain monthly reports for the Office of Social Work. Attend monthly professional development on trauma-informed practices and mental health strategies to ensure continuous improvement of service delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling
- MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License (All Levels)
- Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); or eligible for a Social Worker license (LCSW or LICSW) or Mental Health Counselor license (LMHC)
- Minimum of 3 years of effective professional experience in an urban setting similar to Boston Public Schools providing clinical services
- Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with school, students, parents, and community-based agencies
- Demonstrates understanding of racial equity and ability to engage in dialogue about race, intersectionality, and systems of oppression
- Demonstrates a deep sense of cultural humility and self-awareness
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Prior work as a school-based social worker
- Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures
- BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
- Certification as a trainer in Safety Cares de-escalation and re
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