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Social Worker - Washington DC
Company: LEARN Charter School Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 04/28/2024
Position Type: Initial Application for School Staff/Washington DC Date Posted: 3/14/2024 Location: LEARN Washington, DC Closing Date: Until Filled LEARN DC actively supports the COVID vaccine mandate of the District of Columbia Mayor's Order 2021-109. We believe being vaccinated is an act of care for the health safety of our greater communities and of each other. Effective November 1, 2021, all regular and temporary, full- and part-time employees and other adults working in person with LEARN DC must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to report for duty at our school. Fully vaccinated means having passed 2 weeks from the date of the last dose of a 2-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna) or a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Exemptions from this vaccination mandate require pre-approval by LEARN DC Human Resources of objections based on sincerely held religious belief or certification it is medically inadvisable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. PURPOSE The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Founding School Social Worker will provide social work services to students and their families using various social work methods, including individual, group and family counseling. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES % TIME SPENT - Participates with interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing program policies and procedures and preventing crises.
- Assesses the social and emotional needs of students.
- Provides direct social work minutes/services to students referred by self, faculty, administration, special education team members, and other school ancillary staff.
- Participates and occasionally presents at teacher meetings, assemblies, etc.
- Serves as an advocate for students' rights within the school and serves as a mediator between parents, child, and school.
- Attends all scheduled clinical team meetings.
- Establishes referral network/linkages with outside agencies for both students and parents. Tracks and follows up on all referrals made in and out of school.
- Coordinates social work services and student referrals between LEARN and other agencies providing social and educational services in both the school and local community.
- Ensures that all clients, (students, parents, families) visitors, guests, as well as coworkers, receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect, no matter how limited the contact. 90%
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