School Social Worker: Student Support & Behavioral Solutions

Pawtucket School Department; Polska; On-site; PLN 178,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSD benefits package

PSD compensation package

Job summary

Pawtucket School Department is seeking a School Social Worker to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, or physical needs at a Rhode Island middle school site. The role collaborates with families and school staff to identify causes and implement remedial measures, serving as a liaison with community resources and professionals.

The position emphasizes counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and participation in RTI/IEP processes to promote student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• RI School Social Workers PK-12 Certification required.
• Experience with urban students and middle school environments.
• Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• CPI certification will be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of individualized behavioral program for students based on their needs.
• Consult with parents, teachers and school personnel to determine causes of problems and solutions.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students in need of services.
• Arrange medical, psychiatric and other examinations as needed.
• Recommend changes in educational/behavioral programs or other treatments.
• Participate in RTI/504/IEP meetings when scheduled.
• Serve as liaison between school and community resources, and doctors.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Listening

Problem solving

Dispute resolution

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree preferred

RI School Social Workers PK-12 Certificate

Tools

CPI Certification

Job description

Pawtucket School Department is seeking a School Social Worker to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, or physical needs at a Rhode Island middle school site. The role collaborates with families and school staff to identify causes and implement remedial measures, serving as a liaison with community resources and professionals.

The position emphasizes counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and participation in RTI/IEP processes to promote student success and well-being.