Title: | Social Worker |
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ID: | 1164 |
Job Title: | Social Worker |
Client: | Academia Cesar Chavez |
Application Deadline: | N/A |
Academia Cesar Chavez is dedicated to providing a quality dual-language education which prepares critically thinking, socially competent, values driven, and culturally aware bilingual and bi-literate learners by advocating Latino cultural values in an environment of familia and community. Academia Cesar Chavez is dedicated to raising the bar and closing the achievement gap for Latino children. Academia Cesar Chavez is a public school open to all students and their families at no cost. We offer services to students and their families in a culturally sensitive and personalized way. Academia Cesar Chavez admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Academia Cesar Chavez is hiring a Social Worker for the 2018-19 school year. This position exists to provide services for our students and families in a culturally competent manner. The social worker collaborates with the educational team and to address the students' academic, emotional, and social needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide culturally appropriate school-based counseling/social work prevention and intervention services to students and their families
- Lead student groups around coping skills and social skills
- Deal with crisis situations in a manner that is consistent with the school’s crisis plan and procedures
- Be an active member of the school’s Child Study Team
- Coordinates community resources for students and families to address academic, behavioral, emotional, mental health and social needs.
- Summarizes student social-emotional needs and develops social skills training plans and proactive behavior management plans to support the students' success at school
- Consults with instructors and parents to design IEP goals and services to support the learning environment for increased educational benefit.
- Serves as a resource and advocate to students and families.
Position Requirements:- Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field such as an MSW.
- Must be licensed social worker
- Bilingual in both Spanish and English preferred
- Experience working with Latino families and urban learners
- Understanding and support of the goals and mission of ACC
- At least two years of experience working in an elementary school environment is preferred
- Experience working with special education students is preferred
ACC offers a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Life, Long and Short Term Disability, FSA Plan, Supplement Insurance, and Paid Time Off.
To learn more about our school, visit www.cesarchavezschool.com