Social Worker (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A public school district in Baltimore is seeking a Social Worker to provide vital services to students, families, and staff to enhance social and emotional well-being. This role includes implementing strategies for student engagement, offering counseling, and ensuring proper documentation. Required qualifications include a Master's in social work and a Maryland license. The position is eligible for various benefits and is essential for student support in an educational setting. This role is essential for maintaining a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Active Maryland Board of Social Worker Examiners license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C).
• Thorough knowledge of human growth and development.
• Skill in conducting psychosocial and clinical assessments.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies.
• Excellent interviewing, counseling, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment with reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of data gathering methods.

Responsibilities

• Devises and implements changes to help children succeed in school.
• Provides information to staff and families regarding student needs.
• Serves as a resource for mental health and social adjustment.
• Offers social work services using casework and counseling skills.
• Provide social work services using casework, group work, and counseling.
• Maintain documentation, conduct home visits, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Maintain confidential records and Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Collaborate with IEP teams and Student Support Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Counseling skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Master's degree in social work

Maryland LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C license

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

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Essential Functions

• Devises, suggests, and acts upon ways and means of implementing needed changes in the school structure, policies, and practices which may enable a child to secure and sustain better relationships and succeed in school.
• Provides principal, teachers, other school staff, children, and their families with information and/or recommendations regarding the individual social and emotional needs of students.
• Interprets to parents and school personnel the services of public and private agencies which may help meet the needs of children.
• Serves as a resource person to faculties, parent‑teacher associations, and other school related groups in the areas of mental health and social adjustment.
• Offers and provides social work services to students, parents or school staff members using casework, group work, community organization, and/or family counseling skills.
• Maintains all required documentation, makes home visits, and performs crisis intervention as required.
• Maintains an effective system of record keeping which will ensure confidentiality and accountability.
• Submits Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Maintains clinical notes including individual and group session documentation.
• Monitors IEP caseload for attendance concerns and address concerns by engaging student and providing interventions.
• Participates in staff meetings and collaborates with other service providers.
• Serves on School IEP Team and Student Support Team.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university including three semester hours of special education coursework.
• One of the following licenses issued by the Maryland Board of Social Worker Examiners:
  • An active Graduate or Master's Social Worker license (LMSW); or
  • An active Certified Social Worker license (LCSW); or
  • An active Certified Social Worker- Clinical license (LCSW‑C).
• Thorough knowledge of human growth and development.
• Skill in conducting psychosocial and other clinical assessments.
• Knowledge base of social learning theories and theories of social interaction.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of methods of gathering data.
• Skills in interviewing and in individual, family, and group counseling and consultation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and human relations skills.
• Excellent skills in organization and documentation.
• Ability to rapidly develop and maintain working knowledge of City Schools' policies and procedures and city resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicular transportation.

Preferred

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e‑mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.

Union and Retirement

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.