23-24 SCHOOL BASED SOCIAL WORKER 928

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2023-2024 School Year

Anticipated/Pending Budget Approval

Job Goal:

The school based social worker will provide tier 2 and 3 supports for students and families in need of social emotional support.

As a member of the Student Support Team, the School based Social Worker will work with students in need by contributing to the implementation of a plan with the support team at the student’s school. This may include brief crisis intervention, prevention efforts, and consultation with families and guardians as well as coordinating with outside services to ensure the student is adequately supported and monitored in school.

Qualifications:

Possession of LISW license preferred

Bilingual preferred

Master's Degree; in human services field, with emphasis on social work

Responsibilities:

Per the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A, collective bargaining agreement

Collaborate with SST team to support students and families

Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive relationships

Avocate for resources within school district and community partners

Preform Safety Assessments

Work with theraputic groups

Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Services

Terms of Employment:

SEU Union A Work Year: 189 Days (Additional days paid per diem)

Five additional days, scheduled either before the start and/or after the end of the student school year, with the exact dates to be determined by the Social Worker Manager and/or Director of Student Services.

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600