Job Description Grades 9-12 POSITION OVERVIEWThe Social Worker is responsible for identifying and assisting students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through assessment, counseling, consultation, and school and community resources coordination.Duties/ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral,
and academic outcomes.Utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community
systems to guide service delivery. Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners to enhance
their understanding of student needs, develop effective interventions, and build school capacity.Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of
interventions to remove barriers to learning. Complete assessments of school need to prioritize service delivery.Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.Responds to crises, including de-escalating and engaging youth, processing said incidents, and
developing safety plans as required. Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate
providers. Develop, complete, maintain, and track all appropriate mandatory documentation promptly
according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.Commitment to School and Classroom Culture Work Collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Albany Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staffDevelop positive rapport with students Create and Foster a positive and calm learning environment Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school's values, students management policies and cultureFamily Engagement Ensure that student and their families and provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff membersGrowth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
