School Social Worker (SY 26-27) [One year position]
$48,343–$91,123 year
On-site · Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
School Social Worker for a one-year SY 26-27 appointment serving students ages 3-21. Works with parents, students, educators, and outside agencies to promote student achievement and create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. Provides a full range of social work services, participates in RTI and IEP processes, conducts social histories and adaptive behavior assessments, delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and plans interventions based on data. Maintains records, collaborates with teachers and families, supports Medicaid claiming, and ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies. Contingent upon funding; reports to the Principal.
Required Qualifications
- MSW in applicable field of social work from an accredited college or university with a LCSW or LCISW
- RIDE Certification Requirements: All Grades School Social Worker, Grades PK-12
- ESL Certification Preferred
- Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, counsel and support students, three to twenty-one years of age
- Ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student
- Good communication and human relations skills needed in order to implement consultative program with classroom teachers and parents
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and other school teams to implement administrative policies and procedures
- Formulate concise clinical reports and maintain complete longitudinal records on each student served
- Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
- Bilingual Preferred
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check
Additional Requirements
- EEO Statement: Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer...
- Background check required
- Pre-employment background check
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