School-Based Social Worker (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional School Based Social Worker who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to support the implementation of a variety of behavioral health supports that include trauma response and recovery, healing, and resiliency-focused school social work services that support students and educators to create conditions wherein students may achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or actively participate in the Student Success Team.
• Support the collection of progress monitoring data within the Panorama platform in collaboration with other staff.
• Model and promote authentic relationship-building and collaboration with students, families, school community, and partnering agencies.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling which may include IEP and non-IEP services.
• Serve as a member of the IEP/504 Team for assigned students.
• Conduct sociological assessments when requested as part of the Special Education eligibility process, upload to Edplan in a timely manner.
• Support individual and whole school crisis intervention in collaboration with the BPS district-wide Crisis Team as needed.
• Consult around school and classroom climate strategies that support social-emotional development and promote active student engagement in learning.
• Match students with appropriate services that align with the students/families expressed need and aspirations, which may include referrals to external agencies; monitor their progress and coordinate follow-up services for each student, serving as a case manager.
• Track and maintain data related to mental health partners and the services that they provide.
• Maintain and provide student data and written reports as needed, including timely completion of monthly reports for the Office of Social Work.

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Mental Health Counseling
• DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License (All Levels)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at the time of hire or if hired with a Master’s of Social Worker (MSW) must obtain a LCSW by the last day of school in the year of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of effective professional experience in an urban setting similar to Boston Public Schools providing clinical services.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with school, students, parents, and community-based agencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of racial equity and ability to engage in dialogue about race, intersectionality, and systems of oppression.
• Demonstrates a deep sense of cultural humility and self-awareness.