Social Worker (Part time)On Going

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a part-time Social Worker to assist with therapeutic interventions and provide psycho-social assessments for students. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Social Work and is working towards LCSW certification. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with school personnel, and maintaining case records. This role requires previous experience with children and the ability to work cooperatively with others. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• LCSW or working toward LCSW certification issued by Louisiana Department of Education.
• Two years of experience with children/adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with therapeutic interventions and consultation in local schools.
• Provides psycho-social assessments for children.
• Offers crisis intervention services and performs functional behavioral assessments.

Skills

LCSW certification

Ability to work cooperatively

Experience with children/adolescents

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker (Part-time) On Going

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Position Description

• Assists the Director of Family and Social Services and the Special Education Coordinator by providing direct services to local schools, such as therapeutic interventions with students, consultation concerning intervention strategies, referral and follow‑up, assessment and in‑service.

Scope of Responsibility

• Provides psycho‑social assessment for the identification of children’s needs.
• Provides computer‑generated assessment reports within the required timelines.
• Provides crisis intervention services by identifying and assessing student/family needs and initiating an appropriate action plan.
• Participates, when called upon, in Crisis Team interventions at other schools.
• Provides related social work services in compliance with a student’s IEP.
• Provides information and referral services for the child and family to other community resources.
• Works directly with the child and family to collaborate with other community resources.
• Establishes and maintains contact with school personnel for the purpose of discussing and implementing techniques of working with children and their families.
• Maintains case records, reports and all necessary forms in order to provide for continuity of service and program accountability, including work time reporting.
• Follows established guidelines of the program in which the Social Worker is employed.
• Provides parent training in areas need.
• Conducts functional behavioral assessments and behavior plans as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Family and Social Services. Because of the therapeutic nature of this position any duty involving disciplinary action may not be assigned. Duties assigned during standardized testing should allow for substitution in the event a mental health crisis should occur during this time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work with LCSW or working toward LCSW certification and an ancillary certificate issued by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Desirable Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals.
• Teaching experience.
• Certification to teach.

Physical Involvement

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Part‑Time

Contact Information

• Monique Soignet, DIRECTOR FAMILY & SOCIAL SERV
• HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]