School Social Worker – Morning Student & Family Support

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking a School Social Worker to support students, families and school staff with mental health services and direct counseling. The role emphasizes collaboration with district staff, community partners and families to promote academic, social and emotional success.

The position requires MN licensure (LICSW/LISW/LGSW/LSW) and a commitment to crisis prevention, advocacy and culturally responsive practice within a large district serving multiple communities.

Qualifications

• Use assessment tools to identify and eliminate barriers to student success.
• Collaborate, consult and coordinate with school staff, families, community agencies and other professionals to meet student and family needs.
• Provide services and ongoing emotional and behavioral support to individuals, small groups and classrooms.
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention to students and families.
• Communicate information about factors such as family, culture, socioeconomic status, and health that affect student performance.
• Work with school staff to develop and implement plans to enhance student success.
• Support students/families facing challenges by providing resources.
• Address mental and emotional health by direct services or referrals to outside agencies.
• Monitor attendance and communicate concerns with parents.
• Identify and report abuse and neglect situations or consult staff on child protection concerns.
• Advocate for students, families and staff through networking and collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal(s).

Responsibilities

• Identify and address barriers to student success using assessment tools.
• Collaborate with staff and families to meet student needs.
• Provide direct or group emotional/behavioral support.
• Deliver crisis prevention and intervention for students and families.
• Support planning to improve student outcomes.
• Assist families facing challenges with resources and referrals.
• Monitor attendance and report concerns to parents and staff.
• Identify abuse/neglect situations and involve appropriate safeguards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Student advocacy

Assessment tools

Education

Minnesota social work licensure (LICSW/LISW/LGSW/LSW)

Job description

Independent School District 196 is seeking a School Social Worker to support students, families and school staff with mental health services and direct counseling. The role emphasizes collaboration with district staff, community partners and families to promote academic, social and emotional success.

The position requires MN licensure (LICSW/LISW/LGSW/LSW) and a commitment to crisis prevention, advocacy and culturally responsive practice within a large district serving multiple communities.