Social Worker

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; McKinney (TX); Presencial; USD 59 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a licensed professional to deliver social-emotional counseling within school settings.

The role supports students through individual, group, and push-in services aligned with IEPs and BIPs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position requires relevant licensure (LPC/LCPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/LMHC) and a Master’s degree in social work or related field, with 2+ years of school-based experience preferred.

Qualificações

• Professional licensure in social work or counseling (LPC/LCPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/LMHC).
• Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with children and adolescents in school, special education, or behavior health settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual, group, or push-in counseling services to students per IEP or BIP.
• Collaborate on IEPs, including social-emotional goals and meetings.
• Complete assessments and develop behavior plans such as BIPs and transition plans.
• Implement behavior management, de-escalation, crisis response, and safety procedures.
• Support SEL skill development with targeted curricula and assessments.
• Provide in-service training with teams including expressive therapy and clinical staff.
• Coordinate with external partners to support students, families, and staff.
• Maintain student documents per regulatory requirements.

Conhecimentos

LPC/LCPC licensure

LCSW/LMSW licensure

LMFT/LMHC licensure

Formação académica

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Champion possibility and fuel student success by providing social-emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. As a vital, integrated member of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with school teams and families in delivering SESI’s proven, high-quality services—including individual or group counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide individual, group, or push-in counseling services to students in accordance with their individualized education plan (IEP) or behavior intervention plan (BIP).
• Collaborate on creating IEPs, including social-emotional IEP goal setting and IEP meeting participation.
• Complete social-emotional and behavior assessments, analyze data to identify student strengths and weaknesses, and develop functional behavior assessments, BIPs, and other transition plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support social-emotional learning skill development through targeted curricula, assessments, and more intensive behavior support as needed.
• Provide in-service training with other teams, including expressive therapy and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with external partners and providers to support students, families, and staff.
• Maintain documents in student files according to regulatory agency requirements.

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Qualifications

• Professional licensure, including LPC or LCPC, LCSW or LMSW, and LMFT or LMHC, LCMHC.
• Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related field (mental health, psychology, counseling).
• 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a school, special education, or behavior health setting preferred.

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.