Social Worker Pool

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson Parish Schools in Harvey, Louisiana seeks a Social Worker to provide direct services in local schools, including therapeutic interventions and case management. The role supports the Director of Family and Social Services and the Special Education Coordinator with assessment, referral, and follow-up.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Social Work with LCSW or be working toward LCSW certification, with experience in child and family services and strong collaboration with school

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Social Work with LCSW or working toward LCSW certification.
• Ancillary certificate issued by Louisiana Department of Education.
• Two years of experience working with children/adolescents and families.

Aufgaben

• Assists the Director of Family and Social Services with therapeutic interventions in schools.
• Provides psycho-social assessment for identification of children’s needs.
• Maintains case records and documentation for continuity of service and accountability.
• Provides information and referral to community resources and collaborates with school personnel.

Kenntnisse

Two years experience

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Work

LCSW certification or in progress

Jobbeschreibung

Social Worker Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5300964

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

• JPPSS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPPSS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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