Social Worker

The Intensive Education Academy (IEA) is actively seeking a motivated candidate to join our dedicated team as a Social Worker for the 2024-2025 school year program. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.

Job Type: Full-Time - Exempt - School Calendar 

Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Date Available: School Year 2024-2025

Qualifications - Requirements:

• CT State Certification in School Social Work (071)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable discipline
• Master’s Degree in Social Work

Responsibilities:

• Provide students, parents, administrators, and teaching staff with individually tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the student's learning experience
• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning or social interaction issues, recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
• Perform casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of and participation in overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
• Coordinate with administrators and teaching staff to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services
• Serve as a resource to students and parents, providing counseling that leads to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; act as a liaison between home and school
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, conducting research, and maintaining professional relationships
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by applicable laws
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, and other supplies and equipment, maintaining inventory records
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Education and other administrators as designated by the Executive Director

Benefits:

• Full Health Benefits
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability Insurance, 100% paid by IEA
• $50,000 Life Insurance, 100% paid by IEA
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Contribution and Matching Funds (after eligibility requirements)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement