What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker needed for elementary schools in Highland Park NJ position at Invo Healthcare?
NVO is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Social Worker to join our dedicated team. The Social Worker will play a crucial role in providing services to support students' emotional, social, and academic needs, and will collaborate with CST and educators to ensure a comprehensive approach to student well-being. This position will involve case management and collecting social histories of students who may have issues impeding their academic and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students to address social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Conduct assessments of students’ social and emotional needs through interviews, observations, and consultations with teachers, families, and school staff.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies and programs to support students facing challenges such as bullying, family issues, trauma, mental health concerns, and crisis situations.
- Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and other support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students requiring special education services.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community agencies to ensure students have access to external resources and services, including mental health, housing, and family support services.
- Facilitate family engagement and provide education or resources to help parents and caregivers support their child’s social and emotional development.
- Lead and participate in student intervention teams, including providing recommendations for appropriate interventions and services.
- Participate in and support the development of school-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and mental health awareness initiatives.
- Assist in crisis intervention, including risk assessments for suicide or self-harm, and provide ongoing support for students in need of emergency interventions.
- Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date records of student interactions and interventions in accordance with school district policies and state regulations.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with trends and best practices in school social work and mental health services.
- Collaborate with school staff to create and maintain a positive, supportive school climate that promotes student well-being and achievement.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Valid New Jersey School Social Worker Certification.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey (preferred).
- Experience working in a school setting or with children and adolescents, in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of child development, mental health interventions, and trauma-informed care practices.
- Familiarity with special education laws and processes, including IEP development and compliance.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, including those with various social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
- Licensure reimbursement
- Competitive compensation with flexible pay options
- Annual Professional Development stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a discretionary company match)
- Unlimited CEUs through the Progressus Pathways Learning Center
- Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent coverage
- Paid time off
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Professional membership stipend
- Unparalleled mentoring and support
- Many More!
INVO is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law
