What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Well Being Specialist position at Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC)?
Social Worker/Well Being Specialist
The Licking Regional Educational Service Center is seeking multiple, qualified individuals to provide school based, intensive and individualized interventions to students who present with mental health, emotional, and/or behavioral concerns in the Newark City School District. Under supervisory direction, ongoing therapeutic supports will be provided to at risk students in one to three school locations. While the greatest focus will be on individual services, group, family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and assessment will also be expected. Collaboration with co-workers, community partners, legal guardians, and other service providers will also be required.
The ideal candidates will possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with school personnel, parents/legal guardians, peers and other service providers. We will consider candidates who have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field with one to three years of therapy experience working with youth population. Candidates will also possess, or have the ability to secure prior to employment, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license. A Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Salary will be based on experience and licensure.
The positions will be held open until successful candidates are found.
Interested and qualified individuals should submit their Letter of Interest and Resume to:
Dale L. Dickson, Director of Auxiliary Services at: ddickson@lcesc.org
Licking Regional Educational Service Center
Specific Inquiries Regarding Position Information Can Be Directed To:
Tara Boyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Curriculum Director
Newark City Schools
740-670-7050
tboyer@newarkcityschools.org
Or:
Ronni Bowyer
Coordinator of Whole Child Supports
Newark City Schools
740.670.7053 office
rbowyer@newarkcityschools.org
