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Social Worker (2023-2024)

Employer
Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
Social Worker (2023-2024) - Lower School

Start Date: Summer 2023

Location: HLA (2186 Mill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234)

CMO Website:www.hebrewpublic.org

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens - Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Our focus on global citizenship is embodied by three core elements:
  • The building of relationships across difference, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
  • The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
  • Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for "world"). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world's problems. Other key program elements in Hebrew Public's New York City schools include the Responsive Classroom model, Expeditionary Learning, Close Reading, Wilson Reading System, Eureka, Number Stories, Fundations and Geodes.

About the position:

Join a remarkable community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Social Worker (Lower School) for the 2023-2024 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. Our Schools are fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Job Requirements:
  • Lead the school's efforts in ensuring that students are emotionally supported through strength based, solution focused modalities
  • Contribute as needed to the development and implementation of the school's social emotional learning program
  • Provide support to students and families related to student attendance, truancy, and excessive tardiness
  • Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, personal, and/or interpersonal challenges, for mandated students as per Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and for non-mandated students as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with Principals, Administration, Special Education Team, Teachers, Staff and outside providers to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issues
  • Coordinate services with external providers and link families to appropriate community resources as needed
  • Create programs for students and families to promote emotional and mental health
  • Response to day-to-day issues, crisis intervention, referrals, and case management services to student and families
  • Conduct home and community visits as needed to assess student and family needs
  • Offer resources available to families that promotes students' academic, social, and emotional functioning
  • Complete documentation, progress notes and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates and ethical responsibilities
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings/workshops involving a variety of topics and personnel
  • Serve as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with school team
  • Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops
  • Provide workshops to school staff and parents on variety of areas relating to child social/emotional development
  • Participate in grade level and school-wide events
  • Is highly visible and present during school day
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
  • LMSW from an accredited institution is required, LCSW preferred; Clinical supervision for an LCSW will be provided
  • Hold NYS certification or working towards certification is preferred
  • At least 3 years of experience in a clinical setting
  • Experience in providing trauma-focused services is preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in an urban school setting in which the students were selected by lottery and not by entrance exam or by discretionary criteria is preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. Base salary is $62,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Employer-Paid Vision
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

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