Park Elementary School Social Work, Work Study

Marion - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The School Social Work Intern at Park Elementary will work under the direct supervision of the licensed school social worker to support students families and staff in creating a safe inclusive and nurturing environment. This position provides hands-on experience working with elementary students supporting social-emotional learning and collaborating with educators and families to promote academic behavioral and emotional success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in providing individual and small-group interventions for students who need support with social-emotional regulation friendship skills or classroom behavior.

Assist with social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons in classrooms or small groups.

Assist with weekly preparation needed for the Bridges Mentorship Program

Help connect families with school and community resources to support basic needs mental health services and parent education.

Participate in family meetings and conferences observing and learning how to collaborate effectively with caregivers.

Volunteer and assist with coordinating the monthly food distribution and other community events.

Work closely with teachers and staff to implement behavioral support strategies and classroom interventions.

Assist with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide initiatives.

Maintain confidential accurate notes of student interactions under supervision.

Assist in collecting and tracking data for behavioral and academic support plans.

Required Qualifications:

Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need; and

Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status; and

Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour of enrollment in eligible courses; OR

Be enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit hour in the upcoming term

Enrollment at an accredited university in a Social Work or closely related field.

Strong interpersonal communication and play-based interaction skills with children ages 511.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethical standards.

Eagerness to learn and collaborate with a small team-oriented staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with children in schools after-school programs or community settings. Familiarity with trauma-informed care early intervention strategies or SEL curricula.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.