Role OverviewAs a School Social Worker, you will support special education and general education students to reach their fullest academic and social potential. You will serve as a case manager, communicate with parents and stakeholders, and provide counseling and crisis intervention.
What You Will Do
Serve as a case manager, communicate with parents and stakeholders, provide group and individual counseling, provide crisis counseling, deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques, and implement behavior intervention plans.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will be a fit if you have strong organizational skills, are a communications ace, and are willing to do whatever it takes to help each student be successful.
Requirements
- MSW or LCSW required
- 1-2 years' experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families
- Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
- Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements
- Unwavering commitment to our students and their success
- Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals
- Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs
- Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
- A high level of organization skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund
- Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan
- A school-issued laptop
- Transportation benefits
- Generous Time-Off
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave
- Employer paid life insurance
- Extensive optional ancillary benefits
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