Social Worker
Social Worker
Posted on :
17-05-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
17-05-2025
Job Description
The Pawtucket School Department is seeking Social Workers for the Pawtucket School Department. SUMMARY:Supports students with behavioral mental emotional or physical problems; counsels students whose behavior school progress or mental or physical disability or condition indicates need for assistance. Consults with parents teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions. Arranges for medical psychiatric and other test and examination that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures. Attempts to alter attitudes and behavior of parents and teachers that cause or aggravate problems.. Serves as liaison between home school and community resources protective services doctors and clergy members. Serves as a consultant to school personnel regarding students or situation which are not referred for district service.EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in the development of individualized behavioral program for students base on their unique special needs;Consult with parents teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions;Provides individual group and family counseling to students and their families who are determined to be in need of such services;Arranges for medical psychiatric and other examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures;Recommends changes in educational/behavioral program or other treatment to effect remedy;Participates in meetings such as: Response to Intervention (RTI) Section 504/ADA and Special Education evaluation /IEP meetings when scheduled;Serves as a liaison between school and community resources such a family service agencies child guidance clinics protective services such as DCYF and doctors;Consult with school personnel with respect to students or situations which are not referred to the social worker for direct service;Maintains records necessary for the performance of responsibilities;Have knowledge of the levels systems in place for the student and be able to assist students in graduating to higher levels;Performs social assessments and adaptive behavior skills assessment to determine students needs;Performs crisis intervention to student school personnel and family on a needed basis;May be required to conduct home visit with parents (guardians) to review and discuss students needs and recommendations established;Perform such other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:Common Core Standards and NECAP/PARCC assessment; Requirements of identifying and reporting abuse/;neglect;The related laws of Rhode Island as they relate to IDEA RTI and ADA requirements regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education; Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives; Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction;Principles of learning; principles of effective instruction; Assessment administration and use both formative and summative;School accountability;Data analysis techniques;Response to intervention (academic and behavioral);Professional learning community organization and protocols;SKILLED AT: Public speaking; writing; listening; problemsolving; dispute resolution and providing direction; Working with individuals and groups; Research and data analysis; Interpersonal skills; Teaching and presenting;Use of instructional technology;Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques; Being innovative and working with little direction;Leadership; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license;RI School Social Workers PK12 Certificate.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in working with students from urban areaDesire to work with middle school students and young adults. Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional with diversity experience teaching.COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:Full PSD benefits will be that of teacher and commensurate with experience. Full PSD compensation residency or work VISA in United States required.THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
