What are the responsibilities and job description for the $500 Bonus - High School Social Worker for Immediate Hire! position at Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School?
Job Description
Job Description
This position is eligible for a $500 Signing Bonus paid after 30 days of employment if hired between 2 / 14 / 2025 - 4 / 30 / 2025.
Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools is looking for a compassionate School Social Worker.
Our social workers are more than staff members. They help transform children’s lives by creating opportunities for a brighter future. We are seeking a social worker who will make the commitment to conduct their work with determination, integrity and purpose, embodying these essential qualities :
- A passion and ability to build and sustain our model in a high need, urban environment
- Work in schools that demonstrates a sense of urgency and the relentless pursuit of high academic student achievement
- Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to communication and work styles of others
- Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative
- Belief in the power of collaboration and works to build a collaborative culture with LHA network, community, staff, families and students
Essential FUNCTIONS
Our school social worker provides support services to students, staff, and parents. Support services include referrals, counseling, assessment, diagnostics, and report writing. This work takes place at the school site, in other public buildings, and in private residences. All social workers’ actions must always be aligned with our mission, vision, core values and education program. The essential functions for our social workers are as follows :
Examples of Work :
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Master’s degree in field of social services, MSW preferred
Experience, KNOWLEDGE & Skills :
