School Social Worker

The Lead School

School Social Worker

Position Definition and Summary:

Under direct supervision of the School Director, assists with coordination and implementation of the therapeutic component of The Lead School.

Position Expectations and Essential Functions:

• Assist in planning, scheduling and implementing Psychosocial Groups
• Show innovation within the Psychosocial Group curriculum while abiding to DESE, General Learning Expectations and mandated topics for the State of Missouri as well as ASCA guidelines.
• Review Individualized Educational Plans with the School Therapist to integrate needs into Therapeutic Support programming.
• Provide oral or written input regarding students’ therapeutic progress for meetings with various staff, community resources and school districts.
• Maintain all required forms of documentation such as Individual Meeting Notes, Group Planning Sheets, Attendance trackers.
• Complete all training required for employment at The Lead School and professional certifications that benefit the Therapeutic Support Services Program.
• Participate in developing professional knowledge and skills by seeking learning opportunities.
• Support the favorable public image of the school.
• Conduct one to one meetings with identified students using a Solution Focused Brief Therapy format
• Prepare and execute professional development presentations using knowledge of adult learning styles.
• Assist in composing monthly Newsletter entries regarding the Therapeutic Support Program in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain supplies and items specified for the Psychosocial Groups that they are assigned to facilitate
• Use Missouri Connections and a variety of career assessments to help students determine their interests, strengths, and learning styles, in setting goals for a future career path.
• Participate in maintaining the therapeutic component of the school through modeling, teaching and enforcing the rules and expectations of The Lead School.
• Comply with applicable standards of conduct and regulations governing delivery of services.
• Contribute in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for everyone at The Lead School.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements:

Education

Preferred Masters Degree in School Counseling/ Social Work or within one year of receiving Masters Degree

Will consider Bachelors degree with experience.

Other Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older

A minimum of two years experience in a related setting is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,500.00 - $59,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Peters, MO 63376: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,500 - $59,900