Job Description

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:      As a School Social Worker, you will support special education and general education students to reach their fullest academic and social potential. A bit more about you…you have strong organizational skills and are a communications ace. You want to help kids on an individual basis. You’re willing to do whatever it takes to help each student be successful.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Serve as a case manager to students with identified special needs as well as for students being referred to the Child Study Team.
• Communicate effectively with parents and all stakeholders involved in the IEP process.
• Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling
• Provide crisis counseling to students and families experiencing mental health and/or social service emergencies.
• Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress in conjunction with the school support team.

Qualifications

MUST HAVES:

• MSW or LCSW required.
• CSSW required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families
• Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
• Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements.
• Unwavering commitment to our students and their success.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals.
• Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs.
• Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
• A high level of organization skills and attention to detail.
• This job requires the individual to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent a legally required accommodation, pursuant to a New Jersey Executive Order and federal and state guidance.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop, and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the Philadelphia area. 

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer