Social Worker

Job Goal: Provides a problem solving service to children and their families. Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and members of educational planning and placement committees and provides biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills and /or Abilities Required)

• Must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university/college accredited by the Council of Social Work Education

• Licensed by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board (LSW, LCSW)

• Must Hold or be eligible for Indian Department of Education Title IV school Services License

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use a personal computer and word processing software

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with educators, administrators', building employees, parents, students, and the public

• Previous experience in a school setting or in an agency serving adolescents and their families is strongly recommended

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help developed Behavior Intervention Plan, write social histories, develop goals annually, and progress monitor for progress

• Provide crisis intervention

• Oversee the McKinney Veto (homeless student act) process at your building

• Develop long-term and short term interventions strategies consistent with student's social and emotional needs, strengths, background, and life experiences.

• Knowledge of SEL implementation

• Use a variety of strategies, tools, and techniques to evaluate the progress and performance of students and families

• Services to Parents and Families provides services to students and their families within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances families' support of student learning.

• Collaboration and consultation Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and other staff to develop least restrict interventions and/or accommodations for students who qualify for a Section 504 plan

• Collaborate with community mental health centers and other agencies that provide assistance to families for community care

• Consults with school staff and administration on issues of attendance, confidentiality, cultural competence, mental health, behavior management, peer conflict, bullying, discipline, crisis intervention and child abuse and neglect

• Develops and provides training and education programs for students, staff, and parents that address promote SEL, healthy, caring school climate

• School Community Liaison Assist students and their families with gaining access to community resources

• Maintain accurate record and documentation of service provided

• Maintain all licenses required for school social worker position by participating in appropriate professional development to improve knowledge and skills

• Organize time, resources, and workload in order to meet responsibilities

Other Requirements

• Has incorporated social work values, knowledge and practice skills

• Demonstrates the ability to apply the above in facilitating student's improved social functioning and movement toward optimal, physical, emotional and social health

• Demonstrates the ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary health team and is willing to accept some flexibility in roles

• Attends meetings after work hours and participates in health fairs and fund raising activities

• Can develop and maintain productive relationships with significant community agencies and professionals

• Understands the physical and psychological developmental processes of adolescents and related behaviors, and exhibits an accepting attitude toward adolescents

• Demonstrates skills in verbal and written communication

• Has access to automobile with adequate insurance coverage and valid driver's license

• Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties.

SALARY: In accordance with the current teacher's salary schedule

Working Conditions and Physical Environment

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; hear and understand speech at normal levels; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to angry students/parents and neighborhoods considered to have high levels of violence potential.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Social Worker will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. School City of East Chicago reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

This position is apart of a union.

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

Director of Human Resources

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

HumanResources@ecps.org

Complete application on the School City of East Chicago's website @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links: Services/Human Resources/JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Full Benefits Package including: Health, Dental, Vision and Retirement

183 Day Contract

• All Federal Holidays Off

• 10 Sick and 3 Personal Days Annually

Tuition Reimbursement