School Social Worker at KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
About Us KIPP SoCal Public Schools (KIPP SoCal) is a nonprofit organization that operates tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in systemically under-resourced communities in Southern California for choice filled lives. In July 2019, KIPP LA Public Schools and KIPP San Diego Public Schools united to become KIPP SoCal Public Schools to better meet the needs of our students. We currently operate 19 schools, educate approximately 8,200 students and support an additional 4,300 alumni who are attending high school and college School Social Worker Opportunity Provide school-based individual and group counseling services to students with IEPs with Designated Instructional Service (DIS) counseling goals/needs Maintain documentation within compliance of KIPP SoCal regulation and procedures Provide advocacy, child welfare, and case management services to students Collaborate with all school staff including Resource Specialist (RSP), School Psychologist and Lead Education Specialist for the continued evaluation of current DIS counseling students Assess, identify and provide clinical interventions to students with emotional, social, attendance and/or behavioral concerns within the general education population. Provide threat assessment and risk management crisis services. Collaborate with community-based agencies and provide referral services Participate in the development of school-wide prevention, initiatives and policies related to safety, violence prevention and positive culture, social/emotional health, and the welfare of students Supports the training and education of MSW interns as a field instructor or preceptor, depending on experience Facilitate staff trainings and professional development bringing knowledge of developmental social/emotional needs of students Click below for full job description.
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required Pupil Personnel Services Credential required At least one year of supervised employment in the field of school social work with school-age children or one year of supervised field placement experience (accredited by the Council on Social Work Education) in a school mental health setting working with school-age children Training in clinical interventions and providing evidence-based therapy to youth and families Knowledge of special programs, guidance and scheduling preferred Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to special education and DIS services Ability to work as a part of multiple teams Knowledge of and experience with RTI/SST programs and interventions Demonstrated commitment to students’ wellbeing and learning Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless and LGBTQ youth) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skill
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required Pupil Personnel Services Credential required At least one year of supervised employment in the field of school social work with school-age children or one year of supervised field placement experience (accredited by the Council on Social Work Education) in a school mental health setting working with school-age children Training in clinical interventions and providing evidence-based therapy to youth and families Knowledge of special programs, guidance and scheduling preferred Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to special education and DIS services Ability to work as a part of multiple teams Knowledge of and experience with RTI/SST programs and interventions Demonstrated commitment to students’ wellbeing and learning Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless and LGBTQ youth) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skill