Social Worker

Description

• Meeting with students for crisis intervention
• Work with teachers and academic leadership to understand dyslexia/ADD in promoting and implementing effective classroom management so students have better outcomes in the classroom.
• Helping students learn strong social skills, as well as strategies for conflict resolution and anger management.
• Working with family members and other individuals in a child’s living situation to help support their adjustment, learning, and development.
• Helping parents have an interest in learning the latest science about Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD through the professionals at LKA.
• Offering support and education for school staff to help them improve their understanding of the cultural, societal, economical, or other factors that can impact students’ education and behavioral tendencies.
• Identifying, reporting, and helping school districts to intervene when child abuse or neglect is suspected or confirmed.
• Promoting the general well-being of students.
• Working with outside agencies to provide support to families.
• Developing, implementing and providing crisis intervention strategies to improve student success.
• Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a social school worker or in a similar role
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• Experience working with a wide range of issues students’ families face (e.g. domestic violence, drug abuse, mental)
• Ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
• An empathetic and trustworthy personality
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.