OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students' academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It's our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknewark.org

Benefits

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN's unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview

Role: The School Social Worker serves as a critical member of the school community. The Social Worker delivers and monitors high-quality, data-driven, interventions to support students in meeting and surpassing their individualized goals. The role will include providing core services to scholars and staff in prevention, consultation, intervention, and assessment. The Social Worker will work with Special Education scholars and staff; as well as General Education scholars and staff. The ideal candidate will have school experience, CST experience, and outside of school clinical experience.

Essential Functions

• Serve as CST (Child Study Team) case manager, complete social history assessments, schedule and facilitate CST meetings
• Provide individual and group counseling services for students mandated to receive services through their IEP and 504 plans
• Collaborate with network Director of SPED (Special Education) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and to implement the BRICK SPED and SEL model in the school
• Facilitate staff trainings in the areas of child development, behavior best practices, SEL competencies etc.
• Conduct classroom observations of students; collect and record data; and communicate with school staff on scholar progress
• Provide Tier 2 & 3 individual and group counseling services to students identified through the BRtS (I&RS) process
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans; support staff in implementation and oversee progress monitoring
• Provide crisis intervention services such as suicide risk assessments as necessary
• Connect students and families to supports and services with outside agencies; collaborate with collateral contacts to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Serve as the school HIB coordinator and investigator
• Work closely with network Director of SPED and SEL and to implement the BRICK SPED and SEL model in the school

Qualifications

• Possess a Masters in Social Work and hold a NJ Department of Education School Social Worker Certification
• Experience holding individual and group counseling with students who have emotional and
• Experience supporting teachers in the implementation of SEL program
• At least three years of experience working with elementary aged students in urban setting required
• Ability to work 7:30-4:30 daily, and until 5pm one day a week
• Accessible outside of work hours for students, as needed

Salary, Goals Employment Period

• Salary Range: Competitive compensation package
• Full time
• Employment Period: Ten Months
• Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.