Social Worker- $5,000 Signing Bonus (High School--Southwest Denver)
Job Description
ABOUT THE SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
Essential Functions of the Social Worker: The Social Worker provides services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of KIPP Colorado students:
EVALUATION AND SERVICES
Develops and executes needs assessments in the first month of school year
Uses a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and techniques including observations and interviews to evaluate the progress and performance of KIPPsters and their families
Provides services to students in one-on-one and small group counseling sessions
Collaborates with school team to determine the services needed for each student, based on their IEP goals and requirements, their personal goals, and other school-based goals for their learning and development
Use knowledge and understanding of how the home, school, and community influence one another to intervene for KIPPster success through such practices as assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, dropout prevention, college counseling and graduation awareness
Promote family support of KIPPsters learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies
Develop and provides training programs that address school goals and mission.
Engage in individual and school safety implementation, including prevention, assessment/intervention for KIPPsters at-risk of harm to self or others, child abuse reporting and crisis response
ADVOCACY
Advocate and facilitate change that effectively responds to the needs of KIPPsters, families and KIPP Colorado network using appropriate statutes, case law, policies, and procedures
Assist KIPPsters and their families to gain access to formal and informal community resources
CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION
Consult with community members, families, and KIPP school staff to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home and community that impact KIPPsters’ educational experiences
Consult on issues as attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse, neglect, and the importance of confidentiality
Initiate and support activities to overcome institutional barriers and gaps in services as a participant of interdisciplinary teams in accordance with the school mission and with the unique contribution of bringing the KIPP staff, home, KIPP school and community perspective to the KIPP interdisciplinary process
Work with internal and external individuals, groups, and organizations to develop programs or systems of care that support and enhance the health, social and emotional well-being, and safety of all KIPPsters and staff
Promote collaboration among community health and mental health service providers and facilitates KIPPster access to these services
Orient community providers to KIPP school climate, and the community
Actively participate on RTI/problem-solving teams, such as KIPPster intervention teams, discipline support teams
Track student attendance rates
Lead collaboration with Grade Chairs to take preventative and responsive action toward maintaining a 95% average daily attendance rate
PROGRAM PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION
Effectively plan, implement and evaluate KIPP programs that promote KIPPster and family success
Apply knowledge of environmental factors in planning programs
Conduct individual and/or KIPP school-wide assessments and surveys to assess the school and/or the community needs
Assist the KIPP school in planning programs that alleviate situations, which may interfere with the learning process of KIPPsters
Assist in the evaluation of effective school-based programs
ACCOUNTABILITY
Advocate, facilitate and contribute to school social worker accountability in terms of the local, state and federal policies
Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work
Evaluate own practice to maximize the effectiveness of services and resources provided to the KIPPsters, families and school.
Maintain up-to-date documentation and records.
Organize time and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
Participate in all KIPP professional development opportunities as well as opportunities that work to directly improve knowledge and skills in job performance.
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
Lead attendance team in identifying and tracking interventions for KIPPsters who are struggling in school.
Oversee RTI/attendance team so that RTI and attendance concerns are addressed in a systematic and efficient manner.
OTHER
Assist with Affective Needs students as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Masters in Social Work required
Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with a Social Worker endorsement
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred
Previous school social work experience preferred
Fluent Spanish speaker highly preferred
Able and willing to work extended school day hours
Commitment to and experience with underserved students
Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
Additional Information
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary will begin at $49,000 and is commensurate with experience.
$5,000 Signing Bonus
Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in PERA
Paid family or medical leave of absence
Paid time off
Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
Stipend opportunities
Wellness reimbursement
Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
Voluntary long term disability insurance
Voluntary short term disability insurance
Optional 401(k)
Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
All staff members are issued a laptop computer and cell phone.
Numerous professional growth and leadership opportunities within KIPP Colorado Schools.
This position will begin for the 2021-22 School Year
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.