School Social Worker

Social Worker

Job Description

Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (PHPCS) was founded to provide the students and families on the East Side of Buffalo access to quality education. At the core of our mission is the inclusion of individualized supports for all students. Our school will provide tailored foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development that will equip all of our students for academic and personal success throughout their educational careers and beyond. As a Social Worker at Primary Hall you will ensure that our student have a balanced educational experience that prioritizes their physical and mental well-being as well as their academic performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students’ academic, behavioral, and mental well-being
• Collaborate with all community stakeholders to promote students’ academic and personal success
• Schedule and conduct home visits for newly enrolled families
• Consult with families, therapists, doctors, parents, Child Protective Services (CPS), law guardians, and family court as needed
• Provide mandated counseling services to students
• Provide individual or group sessions to students as needed
• Provide professional development and in-house support to staff as needed
• Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors affecting a student's performance or behavior
• Provides continued support for students in the RTI process
• All other duties as assigned

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission of our school, our school’s goals and educational philosophy, racial equity, social justice and commitment to our students, staff, and families
• New York State Provisional or Permanent Certification as a School Social Worker preferred
• LMSW-Licensed Master Social Worker or LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 2 years of experience in Social Work with preference given to individuals with experience in an urban school setting
• Communicates well with others and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members
• Possesses a strong growth mindset, with a willingness to take personal responsibility
• Able to internalize and apply feedback with immediacy, dedication to effectiveness and excellence
• Remains calm under pressure
• Must be willing to work outside of traditional office hours if necessary or required as the role requires some attendance at school events outside of business hours
• Holds unwavering high expectations for all students

Salary & Benefits:

Primary Hall offers a competitive salary and health benefits and is committed to providing professional development opportunities and the equipment necessary to perform well in the role.

Start Date:

January 2025

Commitment to Diversity:

Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory working and learning environment. PHPCS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ability, veteran status, or personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

To Apply:

See primaryhall.org/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000