School Social Worker

Innova Girls Academy Charter School seeks a School Social Worker to provide individual counseling, small group counseling, and day-to-day student behavioral support. The School Social Worker will maintain current knowledge in special education and clinical fields, assist in the preparation of IEPs and student success plans, and attend staff meetings and in-service training as required.

What You Will Do

Provides individual counseling, small group counseling, and day-to-day student behavioral support. Maintains current knowledge in special education and clinical fields. Assists in the preparation of IEPs and student success plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have a Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution, NYS current/active LMSW; LCSW preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with students, families, staff, and stakeholders. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• NYS current/active LMSW; LCSW preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, families, staff, and stakeholders
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands on time and resources
• Ability to form, lead, and participate effectively on teams
• Creative problem-solving
• Commitment to quality improvement
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Benefits

• Confidentiality according to EEO guidelines