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85114 Brandyn Springs

Dallas

+1 (555) 536 9192

85114 Brandyn Springs

Dallas

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Experience Experience

Houston, TX

School Social Worker

Houston, TX

Nitzsche, Gulgowski and Legros

Houston, TX

School Social Worker

Help all stakeholders understand child development and how it affects student performance academically and social/emotionally
Coordinate programming on sex education, bullying drug and alcohol awareness, gang and violence prevention, and character development
Provide consultation and support to teachers working with students
Create and fosters a positive learning environment
Provide 1:1 and small group (2-6 students) services and classroom support to special education students
Provides individual and group teaching to students
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents

Chicago, IL

P/t School Social Worker

Chicago, IL

Hane, Gusikowski and Emard

Chicago, IL

P/t School Social Worker

Provides staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students
Provides social work case management for students and families
Provides parent or guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to adolescent development, stress reduction, discipline and safety and teacher/parent/student communication
Completes risk assessments on referred students
Completes functional behavior assessments and created behavioral intervention plans on identified students
Provides social work case management for students

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Boston, MA

Elementary School Social Worker

Boston, MA

Orn, Emard and West

present

Boston, MA

Elementary School Social Worker

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Facilitate workshops and other learning opportunities for students and teachers
Unwavering commitment to our students and their success
Run individual and group counseling sessions with research based social and emotional practices
Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
Participate in intervention meetings to thought partner with teachers around social and emotional interventions
Model and uphold the KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth vision and values
Development and implementation of intervention andprevention programs that will assist in the reduction of at-risk students

Education Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

East Carolina University

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Skills Skills

Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Great interpersonal skills
Able to multitask efficiently and effectively
Solid documentation and assessment skills
Highly organized
Coordinate services for and communications with students’ families and other social service resources
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

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School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution in related area
FL School Social Worker license
Experience in School Social Work

Middle School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Provide direct services to the school community, including
Oral and written proficiency in Spanish REQUIRED
Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor 
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with teenagers and young adults
MSW or Master’s degree in counseling-related discipline

Elementary School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

1-2 years’ experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families
Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements
Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals

High School School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

LSW or LCSW required
Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
Unwavering commitment to our students and their success
Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs
Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Counseling (small group and individual)
Master’s of Social Work (MSW) required
PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) required
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Relentless results-orientation
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies
Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Initiative, leadership and tenacity
Able to stay positive through challenges
Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP LA Schools Mission and Community

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

MSW, LSW, or LCSW required
CSSW required
A high level of organization skills and attention to detail

Elementary School Social Worker & Social Work Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

Highly collaborative
Demonstrate a commitment to continue their professional development individually
Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent, and understanding
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP mission and community
MSW, LSW with at least two years of experience working in urban education, able to supervise clinical interns

Elementary School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree, required
MSSW, LMSW, or LPC from an accredited university, required
State Social Worker credential, preferred
Willingness to work towards state Social Work credential, required
Experience counseling in an urban school, preferred
Teaching and group facilitation experience, highly preferred
Sensitive and responsive to the needs of others
Resourceful and flexible
Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, willing and able to play different roles at the school, and to go above and beyond to meet the varied and constant needs of the students
Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
Spanish-speaking proficiency, preferred
Long periods of standing and sitting and have the ability to lift items up to 25 lbs. is required. There will be continued use of hands, wrist and arm movements
Position will require limited travel
Periodic participation in activities to support the KIPP team/mission (such as assembling lunches or rearranging lightweight furniture) is required
Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the school and the delivery of high quality education for all students

Elementary School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution (required)
Current North Carolina licensure in social work at the Master’s level: e.g., LMSW or LCSW
Bilingualism (English-Spanish) preferred
Strong behavior management skills
Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback
Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner
Proven written and verbal communication skills

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Licensed in School Social Worker (MSW required, LISW or LICSW preferred)
Experience teaching or working in a similar elementary and/or middle school (preferred)
Experience in implementing research based practices and curriculum (preferred)
A deep passion for social justice and equity for all children; a strong belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels regardless of demography
Strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Minnesota’s mission and values
Provide 1:1 and small group (2-6 students) services and classroom support to special education students
Progress monitor students’ responses to services
Conduct functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students that are experiencing significant behavioral problems
Conduct social history evaluations and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language
Deliver crisis response and intervention services to students, families and staff, when needed
Collaborate with special and general education staff to build a community of support for students
Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and makes appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success
Create professional learning goals each year; willing to offer support to and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Help shape and develop a school-wide atmosphere that best suits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
Collaborate with external education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and families
Maintain necessary documentation of clinical services
Provide consultation and support to teachers working with students
Provide regular contact with parents to monitor and support progress towards therapeutic goals

Middle School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from accredited institutions required
2-4 years’ experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families, including at least some experience working in a school setting
Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
Bilingualism (English-Spanish) strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data, synthesize knowledge, and present it in a comprehensive manner in order to invest stakeholder in positive outcomes
Excellent follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and staff
A solution oriented mindset and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
Ability to quickly and effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, teachers, administration, clinical team, families, outside agencies)
Sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, students, and staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds
An unwavering commitment to our students and their success

P/t School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Identifies and assesses academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school and community
Serves as liaison between families, clinical team and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting
Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students
Provides parent or guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to adolescent development, stress reduction, discipline and safety and teacher/parent/student communication
Collaborates with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies for promoting students’ learning
Provides social work case management for students and families
Conducts classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skill groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students

School Contract Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Temporary approval as a social worker
Written documentation from the employing agency/facility of satisfactory completion of 1 year as a temporary approved social worker working with direction from a fully approved social worker
LMSW license in the State of Michigan
Knowledge about the care of the pediatric and adolescent patient
Previous home care experience

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for a caseload of 30-40 students, who are at-risk or at-need and would benefit from weekly 1:1 therapeutic sessions
Run group sessions based on school need (ie: Home sickness, eating habits, stress and anxiety management)
Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs
Provides crisis intervention service to students
Meets weekly with School
Counselors and Deans to discuss ongoing relationships, progress and referrals
Assess service needs of student
Perform clinical assessment of student and refer for further evaluation if necessary
Generate individualized treatment plan for student in accordance with academic and family expectations
Provides advice and support to teachers in creating curricula and providing instruction that supports the social and emotional health of the students and the school
Lead discussions among students on issues related to students’ behavior, emotional health, and social skills
A Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling or School Psychology
Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
Experience in independent boarding school life preferred
Demonstrates successful experience in working with adolescents in an educational setting
Excellent organizational and human relations skills
Ability to organize work and set priorities to meet changing deadlines
Effectively establish and maintain strong working relationship with all constituents
Have a pleasant and collegial approach to work

Msw-social Worker John Adams High School Resume Examples & Samples

Travel to patient homes and community meetings
May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers
1 Year work experience working in a School Based Setting, preferred
1 Year work experience in a developmental/behavior disorder setting, preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish, required

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate
Consultation services to faculty, co-team members, parents and other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting on the student’s learning experiences
Diagnostic assessment for students needing initial evaluation or reevaluation
Individual Education Conferences to help determine eligibility for special education programs and counseling services on all cases where social work services are recommended
Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel
Provision of leadership in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships that includes school-based and school-linked services
Development and implementation of intervention andprevention programs that will assist in the reduction of at-risk students
Participation in problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support student success
Referral to, and consultation with, appropriate community agencies; development and coordination of relevant community resources to address specific needs of the students
Linkage of services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the child’s overall educational development

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Provide group (4-6 students) and classroom support to special education students, and general education students, as well as progress monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified to address lagging skills
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Commitment to working with underserved students (required)
Experience teaching in an urban school (preferred)
Experience in implementing research based curriculum (preferred)

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

A master’s degree or higher from a program of social work education or a master’s degree or higher in another mental health discipline
Must have a School Social Worker License in the State of Colorado. Licensure in a mental health discipline preferred, but must have the ability to obtain a provisional license
Preferably two years or more experience working in the mental health field with children and training in child development, IEPs, family dynamics, systems and cultural differences

School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Provides individual and group teaching to students
Participates as member of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success
Provides crisis intervention services
Provides social work case management for students
Provides staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
Completes risk assessments on referred students
Completes functional behavior assessments and created behavioral intervention plans on identified students
Completes classroom student observations
Develops and coordinates specialized activities for the program to assist with addressing and individualizing students’ educational needs
Works as a substitute teacher on a regular basis

Special Eucation School Social Worker Resume Examples & Samples

Fulfilling special education IEP objectives
Working with students who are socially at-risk
Educating parents on intervention strategies
Connecting students and families with community mental health organizations
Establishing relationships with both students and parents and participating in all aspects of school planning
Must have a master’s degree in social work
Must hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for
Knowledge of special education processes and procedures
Candidates with experience working with at-risk students – preferred, if applicable to the school