Social Work Assistant

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools in Windham, CT is seeking a Social Worker Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a Social Worker. The position supports student well-being, safety and learning within the school environment.

Responsibilities include adhering to Connecticut professional standards, maintaining records, collaborating with families and staff, and assisting with designing instruction for students in small groups while upholding confidentiality and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social work is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in social work with students and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of current social work practices and CT DOE standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Ensure student safety and well-being.
• Implement Windham Board of Education policies, rules and directives.
• Help manage classroom and student behavior to support learning.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Assess student learning and identify needs for intervention.
• Follow the instructional program scope as approved.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Assist in designing instruction for diverse learners in small groups.
• Foster a positive learning environment and open communication.
• Promote ethical student behavior and positive school community image.
• Comply with CT DOE standards for School Social Work Practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Active listening

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Small group instruction

Prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Associate's in Social Work

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

POSTING DESCRIPTION: The Social Worker Assistant is required to work under the direct supervision of the Social Worker.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Assist with managingthe classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Assist with assessing student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Assist with designinginstruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the educator and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Practices in accordance with the Standards for School Social Work Practice in Connecticut, as developed by the CT DOE
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills
• Small group instruction
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with students, families, and all other stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's in Social Work required, Bachelors in Social Workpreferred
• Social Work experience preferred
• Possess a thorough knowledge of present practices and current trends in social work
• Experience in working directly with students and families
• Appropriate communication skills – both oral and written

WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.