Social Worker (K-5)

Saco Schools; Saco, Waterbury (ME, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a compassionate School Social Worker dedicated to enhancing the mental and behavioral health of students in grades K-5. This role involves collaborating with teachers and parents, leading counseling sessions, and providing individualized support to students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The position requires a strong foundation in social work principles and effective communication skills. Join a team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• LCSW certification required to support mental and behavioral health.
• Experience with trauma and behavioral challenges is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mental and behavioral health concerns for K-5 students.
• Lead individual and group counseling sessions and home visits.

Skills

Knowledge of Social Work principles

Experience with trauma

Experience working with challenging situations

Experience with children with behavioral challenges

Highly effective communication skills

Team player

Flexible

Education

LCSW Certification

Tools

Personal computers

Office equipment (printer, copier, fax)

Telephone

Job description

Position Purpose
The School Social Worker will assist with mental and behavioral health concerns, treatment plans, positive behavioral support, attendance concerns, and academic and classroom support. This position is located at the Governor Fairfield School (25%), and the CK Burns School (75%) working with students grades K-5.

Essential Functions

1. Consult with teachers, parents and administrators.
2. Lead individual and group counseling as well as provide home visits.
3. Provide support for students that utilize and access individualized treatment plans.
4. Provide supervision for staff working with students in order to support mental and behavioral health needs.
5. The Social Worker will work with general and special education students and their families to resolve social, emotional and behavioral problems.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.
• Experience with trauma.
• Experience working with challenging situations.
• Experience working with children with behavioral challenges.
• Team player.
• Flexible.
• Highly effective communication skills.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

This position is at Young Elementary School. Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: LCSW

The Saco School Department is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, affirming our commitment to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary to be determined by the teacher's contractual verbage.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked.

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

FLSA Status: Exempt