The School Social Work Program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis has full-time and part-time openings for School Social Workers at the elementary/middle school level for the 2024-25 school year. A master’s in social work is preferred for the school social work position, but a master’s in counseling will also be considered. Candidates must have or be eligible for a social work license or a school counselor license in the state of Indiana.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

As a School Social Worker, you will assist the school in meeting the needs of its students, parents/guardians, and teachers. The goal of all direct and individual services is to help students fully develop their potential… socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. This goal will be accomplished by working alongside school staff and serving as a liaison between the school, families, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Accept student referrals and assess psychosocial factors interfering with a student’s adjustment to or success in school.
• Develop and implement a plan of intervention based on the assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Implement preventive classroom and school-wide programs teaching life skills and coping strategies.
• Consult with teachers and administrators in planning strategies for change.
• Facilitate a teamwork approach in planning and developing student services.
• Provide brief family counseling and parent education dealing with expectations, behaviors, and family relationships.
• Provide crisis intervention and referral services.
• Serve as a member of the School Crisis Response Team as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete service delivery records that are relevant to planning, management, and evaluation of services provided.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge and understanding basic to the social work/counselor profession.
• Ability to identify a professional interest and commitment to school social work practice.
• Display effective communication skills in relating to children and families.
• Master of Social Work Degree. Meets Social Work Licensing requirements of the State of Indiana. DOE Special Services teacher’s license preferred. Master of Counseling Degree. Meets Licensing requirements of State of Indiana. Experience working with children and families, school experience preferred.'

'Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Work Location: In person