School Social Worker/counselor - Elementary

ReNEW - Reinventing Education

New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Special education related service provider
Tier ii and tier iii services
Crisis intervention
The School Social Worker/Counselor will report to the School Leader/Principal and the network Director of Mental Health and Pupil Appraisal and will serve as part of the school based Student Support Team

Job Summary

  • The School Social Worker/Counselor will report to the School Leader/Principal and the network Director of Mental Health and Pupil Appraisal and will serve as part of the school based Student Support Team.
  • Provide social work/counseling related services including group and individual counseling as indicated by a student’s IEP.
  • Connect families in need of services to local community resources as it relates to mental health, basic needs, housing, food insecurity, or other needs experienced by families living in low-income communities including conducting home visits as needed.

Matching Summary

The School Social Worker/Counselor will report to the School Leader/Principal and the network Director of Mental Health and Pupil Appraisal and will serve as part of the school based Student Support Team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Special Education Related Service Provider
  • Tier II and Tier III Services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Service Coordination
  • Documentation and Reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Bi-lingual-English/Spanish Fluency

Key Requirements

  • Fully licensed Elementary School Social Worker/Counselor
  • LCSW or LPC license
  • Valid Ancillary Certificate from Louisiana Department of Education
  • 2+ years in urban school community
  • Experience conducting teletherapy highly preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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