Long-Term School Social Worker - Empower Students

Servingschools; Monmouth (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 2 in Maine seeks a compassionate School Social Worker for a long-term substitute assignment at Monmouth Memorial School and Monmouth Academy (approximately October through December). The role provides social work services to students with IEPs and referred students, collaborating with staff and outside agencies to address social-emotional challenges and support educational progress.

Responsibilities include counseling, risk assessments, student support plans, crisis

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid State of Maine LCPC or LCSW license.
• Current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school or clinical setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling sessions to address social-emotional or behavioral challenges affecting academics.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations as needed, including risk assessments.
• Develop and monitor student support plans.
• Connect students and families with community resources and outside agencies.
• Provide consultation and direct services in crisis intervention situations.
• Maintain confidential documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Participate in student support team meetings, IEP meetings, and relevant staff meetings.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, and families as part of the student support team.
• Attend school staff meetings, conferences, and district committees, performing duties as needed.

Job description

Regional School Unit 2 in Maine seeks a compassionate School Social Worker for a long-term substitute assignment at Monmouth Memorial School and Monmouth Academy (approximately October through December). The role provides social work services to students with IEPs and referred students, collaborating with staff and outside agencies to address social-emotional challenges and support educational progress.

Responsibilities include counseling, risk assessments, student support plans, crisis