Social Worker (Immediate opening)

Social Worker (Immediate opening)

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students ranging from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

Summary:

The job of a Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operation in compliance with county, state, and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, and referring students and families to other agencies.

Reports To:

Director of Student Services & School Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Work agreeably with students and parents, as well as associates, consulting professionals, and community and state agency personnel.
• Utilize motivational techniques.
• Able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
• Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement Essential Functions Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support life and educational objectives.
• Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district, and supporting a child's educational program.
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
• Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers, and/or students (e.g. parent/teacher, parent/student, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede student's success.
• Provides one-on-one, individual, or group counseling sessions for students (e.g. social, behavioral, grief, teen pregnancy, violence, suicide, school attendance, etc.) for the purpose of giving emotional and psychological support.
• Respond to all inquiries from students, parents, teachers, and administration for the purpose of providing information on district support services, potential intervention methods, and/or educational programs; and ensuring compliance with public education laws.

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Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or job-related area. A Missouri Clinical Social Work License is preferred. A Missouri Master of Social Work License is preferred. The National Association of School Social Workers Certificate is preferred. Experience in an urban school setting is preferred. Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Application Process:

Please complete an application which may be found in our Career Portal. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.