Social Worker - West Salem, United States - Amergis
Description
$45/hr
The School District of West Salem is seeking applicants for a full-time K-12 School Social Worker to join our Student Services team beginning with the school year. Our team currently consists of six school counselors and three school psychologists who serve our population of just under 1800 students on our three-building campus setting.
Applicants with a passion for working with students and families to problem solve and remove barriers to learning in order to reach their full potential are encouraged to apply. The highly qualified School Social Worker will be energetic, creative and innovative. Successful candidates will possess:
Masters Degree in School Social Work
Must be able to qualify for a Wisconsin DPI license (#7050 School Social Worker)
Experience in AODA intervention/prevention preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to make reasonable independent judgements and decisions
Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Adhere to professional standards of respectful, confidential, individualized, developmentally appropriate, and culturally competent practice
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Home-School Collaboration:
Engaging families through communication and home visits
Family assistance in finding and utilizing community resources
Coordination of services for homeless families
Collaboration with staff and administrators
Individual and Small Group Student Services:
Facilitation of educational support groups
Individual counseling and problem solving
Advocacy for student access to school and community-based services
Collaboration with teams in the development of positive behavior intervention plans
Crisis management and support
Collaboration and Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations
Coordination of student transition to/from community agencies/placements
Coordination of community resources with school services
Referrals to community resources
Multi-Level Systems of Support
Advocate for social and economic justice in order to reduce barriers and promote learning
Address cultural responsiveness and trauma-sensitive practices in order to reduce impact and promote resilience
Act within and between multiple systems levels to provide a continuum of supports to students and systems with a focus on prevention and wellness promotion
Assist in district wide behavioral / mental health screening
Assessment
Participate in building consultation teams, 504 meetings, and IEP meetings
Complete social-developmental histories
Complete threat assessments / suicide screenings
Complete functional behavioral assessments
Leadership
Collaborate with school and district leadership teams (Mental Health Guiding Coalition, Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
Serve as a member of the Student Services team, leading initiatives in truancy and AODA prevention
Communicate proactively and effectively with teachers and administrators to align practices with the Districts vision, mission, graduate profile and strategic plan
Possess and utilize knowledge of state and federal laws and local school district policy related to school social work practice in order to enhance service delivery and ensure informed practice
Placement on the progressive salary schedule based upon qualifications and experience.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.