[filters_job_card.part_time] Social work [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Florida certification in School Social Work (grades PK-12) is required

This role is available for an immediate start date at KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy (2525 W. 1st Street)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Worker is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, school counselors, teachers, students and school leader(s) to enhance the school's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission. The work of the licensed Social Worker is to identify and support students and their families in eliminating barriers that impact learning.

Success in this role is measured by improving student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes and acting as a liaison with community agencies to ensure services.

This role reports directly to the Assistant Principal of Operations and will work regionally with the Manager of Student Support Services. The hours mirror the staff hours of the school the role is based.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.
• Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
• Participate in the development of school-wide prevention, initiatives and policies related to attendance to both be proactive to truancy and determine barriers and reasons for excessive absences.
• Participate in the development of school-wide prevention, initiatives and policies related to safety, violence prevention and positive culture, social / emotional health, and the welfare of students
• Conduct home visits, when necessary, in partnership with the school counselor's plan for attendance interventions and supports.
• Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery
• Provide consultation to school personnel, parents / guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions, and building school capacity.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services in partnership with the school counselors.
• Provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers
• Demonstrate the use of evidence informed practices in their interventions
• Utilize data in assessing needs of, planning interventions for individual students, groups, and / or whole school population.
• Maintain accurate, complete and punctual records, as well as safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of information as required by law, district / state policy, and licensing requirements.
• Meet the minimum professional development requirements as set forth by the licensing board
• Adhere to state and district mandating reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns.
• Ensure that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
• Utilize evidence-informed practices, skills, and techniques that reflect the understanding of the role of culture in the helping process
• Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.
• Assist with the onboarding of new KIPP Families
• Other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications : Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at :

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION

The FLDOE website outlines that a Master's degree is required for this position. If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit . Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, please list that information on your application.

Additional Information

APPLY

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings. Link here :

NOTE : If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Jess at jreplogle@

Please understand that resumes and / or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.