Join our team of dedicated professionals at Friendship Public Charter School and contribute to the success of our students as a Hybrid Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington DC! This unique opportunity offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with occasional in-person collaborations and community engagements. As a Hybrid Social Worker, you will play a vital role in driving student success, providing preventive work, consultation, and support to students, staff, and families. Your expertise will help facilitate student educational, social, and emotional growth, and you will be compensated with a competitive salary for your time and effort.
Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools, serving over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, enjoy learning, achieve success, and contribute actively to their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide preventive work with students, staff, and families, including consultation, home visits, and community engagements
- Conduct social work evaluations and related assessments for initial evaluations and re-evaluations
- Provide related services as prescribed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, and other related meetings
- Collaborate with the Student Support Team (SST) to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty
- Coordinate school and community services, serving as a home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Certification as a School Social Worker
- At least two years of work experience as a Social Worker in an urban school/setting with a track record of high student achievement
- Understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work remotely and in-person
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on student success
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Apply:
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