Social Worker 2022-2023 SY (Cincinnati, OH)

ReGeneration Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ReGeneration Schools in Cincinnati, OH seeks a full-time Social Worker for grades K-4 at the Bond Hill campus. The role focuses on counseling, collaboration with IEP teams, and family engagement to support student well-being and academic success.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of urban social work experience, a valid Ohio license, and a bachelor's degree (master's preferred). The position emphasizes community partnership, crisis support, and equity in education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of social work experience in an urban setting.
• Valid Ohio State License required.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students individually and in groups to support social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to determine services and progress.
• Engage families and community agencies to address barriers to success.
• Screen and assess students for eligibility for special services.
• Provide crisis support and referrals as needed.
• Assist with school-wide duties and events as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.

Skills

Social Work

Urban Experience

Communication

Writing

Organization

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Social Worker 2022-2023 SY (Cincinnati, OH)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4051222

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 10, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ReGeneration Schools, founded in 2016, is a network of 7 charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois.

ReGeneration expanded to Ohio in 2019, opening its Bond Hill campus in Cincinnati.

Our mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character. Through rigorous academics, teaching excellence, character development, and high expectations, ReGeneration is nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

We are looking for a Full-Time Social Worker (Grades K-4) for the Bond Hill campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Social Worker will have the opportunity to continue to build a school and help create a lasting institution in Cincinnati.

The Social Worker must have a proven track record of working with families and community agencies in alleviating adverse conditions in order to promote academic success for all students. This individual will conduct screenings and assessments, and provide individual and group counseling. This individual will help develop positive relationships with school staff, students, and their families and contribute significantly to building a learning team. This individual will also function as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team to determine students’ eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and ongoing progress.

Qualifications:

• Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.
• High expectations of personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Organized and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong general knowledge of the student population and experience with successful intervention strategies.
• At least 2 years of social work experience in an urban setting is required.
• Valid Ohio StateLicense required.
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, troubleshoot and communicate with students, parents/guardians, school leaders, and community stakeholders (with prompt response).
• Develop programs that provide counseling to address the child's social, emotional, and academic needs in areas such as school performance, anger management, conflict resolution or substance abuse, etc.
• Facilitate processes for the evaluation of students for special education services and fully participate in the multidisciplinary team to promote student well-being.
• Use informal and formal assessments to support the development of students.
• Assess the need for and conduct instruction to parents on various topics including parenting skills, behavior management, ADHD, etc.
• Addresses legal issues such as child abuse, discipline, and custodial arrangements.
• Provide one-on-one counseling or group counseling as needed to students and families.
• Collaborate with city and state agencies for crisis management strategies.
• Participate in IEP conferences including the preparation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students during class breaks, meals, specials, and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and to ensure students’ safety and well-being.
• Help complete necessary school-wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (e.g., hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, etc.) and other such duties as the Principal may request.
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (e.g. family nights, student performances, field trips, report card pick-up, teacher-parent conferences, family orientations, etc.).
• Partner with the Dean of Students to design and coordinate family engagement and family-education activities (e.g. monthly family meetings, home visits, and records procurement for newly enrolled students, workshops, etc.).
• Engage families in their children’s education.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Be receptive to feedback from school administrators and collaborators to improve practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Competitive salary (based on education and experience) and generous benefits package.

ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Contact Information

• Michelle Kemp
• 1816 W Garfield
• Chicago, Illinois 60609
• Email: [e-mail]

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