KIPP Minnesota is seeking an exceptional Social Worker for the current and upcoming school year.We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits. Starting Salary : $47,000 DOQTo inquire for more details email hr@kippminnesota.orgOther benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take a full week in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days.  We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off).Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections is best in class. The district is willing to work with applicants whose license is in process OR request an Out-of-Field Permission license as needed.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Social Worker will work directly with students, teachers, and parents to provide individual and group counseling, as well as link families to long term counseling solutions and external support organizations. The Social Worker will provide support to all school stakeholders to help the school achieve its mission. This is a full-time position based at KIPP North Star or KIPP Legacy. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide social work services as detailed in students’ IEP’s by:Maintaining a caseload of students receiving regular, ongoing clinical services. This includes providing direct service minutes that align to the goals and services outlined in the student’s IEP and completing weekly progress notes to maintain complianceCollaborating with the IEP team to create and update the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) (if applicable) for each student servedAttending and participating in the IEP meetings of students on the social work caseload.Conducting Social Work Assessments and participating in Eligibility Determination meetingsTherapeutic group facilitationSupport CST by:Conducting regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needsSetting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goalsCollaborating and working directly with other social workers as well as other student support staff (Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Education Teachers)Support the implementation of restorative practices at the school by:Leading restorative conversations between students and students/teachers as neededLeading professional development for teachers around restorative practicesLeading lunch reflectionSupporting teachers one-on-one in developing their skills in having restorative conversations with studentsAssisting the Principal, Assistant Principal, and teachers when discipline issues arise.Build relationships with community organizations to support students and families by:Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agenciesReferring individuals and families to external resources and services and when necessary referring cases of suspected child abuse to the State Central RegistryMonitoring and facilitating the delivery of external resources and servicesLeading and/or supporting workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issuesOther Responsibilities:Provide crisis intervention as neededParticipate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetingsSupport home visitsSupport grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning trips
