School Social Worker - Elementary School

Position Overview

KIPP Indy believes that students' character and emotional growth are integral to their academic success. They are seeking a Social Worker to support students and families through various means.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of referral process for social services and community partners
• Conduct regular assessments of student and family needs
• Affirmative action and diversity initiatives
• Assist with student retention through strategic home-visits
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services
• Support families in accessing these resources
• Home visits for newly enrolled and current students
• Workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issues
• Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities
• Provide direct services to the school community
• Regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families
• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling in their IEPs
• Ensure a safe, positive environment in group and one-on-one counseling sessions
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Manage, track, and document student interactions and counseling schedule
• Set goals with students and track progress towards those goals
• Collaborate regularly with teachers and staff to meet student's needs
• Identify and support students and families who are identified as being displaced
• Set up transportation to and from school and connect with community resources
• Communicate consistently with families and students who are identified as being displaced
• Consult with the school-based leadership team to develop comprehensive supports and interventions
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues, responding to family concerns promptly and effectively
• Participate in team meetings, school-wide activities, professional development, and other events
• Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students

Competencies

• Believes in all students' potential to complete college and succeed in life
• Articulates and teaches the organization’s vision, mission, values, and goals
• Demonstrates knowledge of the cultures of our community while creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and differences
• Focuses on results
• Holds themselves and others accountable to achieving planned milestones
• Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly
• Manages time and resources effectively
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required (LCSW preferred)
• At least 4 years experience in the field
• Spanish Speaking (preferred)
• Experience in working within a school environment or extensive work with children, teenagers, and young adults
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
• Strong work ethic, extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, and a documented track record of personal and professional success

Additional Information

The starting salary for this position is $62,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available. Benefits Include: Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave Two PPO Health Plan Options Vision Dental Accident Insurance Critical Illness FSA HSA Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Licensure & Tuition Assistance 403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10% Employee Assistance Program Extended Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover End of the year Merit Increase Annual Wellness Screenings KIPP Indy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.