The Einstein Group Inc
Elementary School Social Worker
The Einstein Group Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
10-month
Exempt
About Einstein Charter Schools:
The mission of Einstein Charter Schools ("Einstein") is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top performing, tuition free, open admissions network of 4 schools in New Orleans East, serving grades PK-12. Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, we service the needs of more than 1,700 students, over 30% of whom receive ELL services. Since opening in 2006, Einstein's Village De L' Est campus amassed six years of unprecedented, continuous academic gains, removing the school from the severely underperforming list and leading us to replicate the school three times in four years.
Continuing our record of success, after opening Einstein Charter School at Sherwood Forest in the fall of 2013, we founded Einstein Charter Middle and Einstein Charter High in the former Sarah Towles Reed High School facility. By 2020 we anticipate serving the needs of over 2,000 students in grades PK-12 across five schools. Our ambitious plan has been funded by the United State Department of Education when we received the Charter School's Program grant for replication and expansion of High Quality Charter Schools in 2015.
Reports to the School Principal
Position Overview
The Social Worker is part of a team including social workers and nurses providing medical and mental health care to students at Einstein Charter Schools. Provides comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responds to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Key Responsibilities
Social Work
Essential duties include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Includes one-on-one counseling and group counseling with at-risk youth Provides referral services and follow-up for behavioral health services for students Acts as liaison between the school and families and/or other community services Interviews students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action Assists the school and district in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy Attends student support team meetings and court intervention Assists with producing high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging social work program classes Provides group and family counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and violence prevention Conducts social service assessments and provides case management Reviews student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions Attends and participates in Manifestation meetings Develops and implements professional development training for educational staff and parents Provides individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crisis Participates in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services. Conducts home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals. Maintains an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and students to agencies when appropriate. Promotes respect for diversity in the school and community environment Engages in dialogue with other decision makers to improve social work services Adheres to procedures that align with federal, state, and local policy to ensure integrity of confidential student and/or school records. Travels to multiple schools, as needed Performs other duties as appropriate and related to the function; Cultural
Assists with fostering a clean, safe, respectful, welcoming and vibrant school climate where students want to come to school; Assists with building relationships with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, parents, funders, school district and the community; Implements the Einstein Way and embraces its focus on student-adult relationships, mentorship and heart. CMO
Timely submits reports to the State of Louisiana or OPSB as required; Shares effective social work practices with Network Leaders and colleagues; Participates in the development of overall network strategy; Addresses problems in a timely manner; Attends external meetings as required.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications: Passion for serving diverse patient populations; Commitment to Einstein Charter Schools' mission, vision and growth; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Excellent knowledge, background and experience in methods and techniques used in effect social work practice; Takes initiative on a daily basis; Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators and business/industry leaders; Strong organization skills and attention to detail; A results-oriented, goal-driven approach to work; Ability to connect with students and adults across differences and interact with others with grace, competence, and warmth. Education & Experience
Possesses a proven track record in developing and managing successful social work programs; Three years successful social work experience required; Minimum of
Masters Degree required; The employee should be a
Licensed Clinical or Master Social Worker (LCSW) (LMSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Louisiana. Possesses knowledge of federal, state and local social work guidelines. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) as part of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting. Evaluation
Annual review, including analysis of school discipline reports and student achievement data. Evaluated by the School Principal and/or designee.
Compensation
is commensurate with experience.
Einstein Charter Schools welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected grounds in any of its activities or operations, including hiring.
Exempt
About Einstein Charter Schools:
The mission of Einstein Charter Schools ("Einstein") is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top performing, tuition free, open admissions network of 4 schools in New Orleans East, serving grades PK-12. Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, we service the needs of more than 1,700 students, over 30% of whom receive ELL services. Since opening in 2006, Einstein's Village De L' Est campus amassed six years of unprecedented, continuous academic gains, removing the school from the severely underperforming list and leading us to replicate the school three times in four years.
Continuing our record of success, after opening Einstein Charter School at Sherwood Forest in the fall of 2013, we founded Einstein Charter Middle and Einstein Charter High in the former Sarah Towles Reed High School facility. By 2020 we anticipate serving the needs of over 2,000 students in grades PK-12 across five schools. Our ambitious plan has been funded by the United State Department of Education when we received the Charter School's Program grant for replication and expansion of High Quality Charter Schools in 2015.
Reports to the School Principal
Position Overview
The Social Worker is part of a team including social workers and nurses providing medical and mental health care to students at Einstein Charter Schools. Provides comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responds to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Key Responsibilities
Social Work
Essential duties include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Includes one-on-one counseling and group counseling with at-risk youth Provides referral services and follow-up for behavioral health services for students Acts as liaison between the school and families and/or other community services Interviews students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action Assists the school and district in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy Attends student support team meetings and court intervention Assists with producing high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging social work program classes Provides group and family counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and violence prevention Conducts social service assessments and provides case management Reviews student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions Attends and participates in Manifestation meetings Develops and implements professional development training for educational staff and parents Provides individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crisis Participates in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services. Conducts home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals. Maintains an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and students to agencies when appropriate. Promotes respect for diversity in the school and community environment Engages in dialogue with other decision makers to improve social work services Adheres to procedures that align with federal, state, and local policy to ensure integrity of confidential student and/or school records. Travels to multiple schools, as needed Performs other duties as appropriate and related to the function; Cultural
Assists with fostering a clean, safe, respectful, welcoming and vibrant school climate where students want to come to school; Assists with building relationships with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, parents, funders, school district and the community; Implements the Einstein Way and embraces its focus on student-adult relationships, mentorship and heart. CMO
Timely submits reports to the State of Louisiana or OPSB as required; Shares effective social work practices with Network Leaders and colleagues; Participates in the development of overall network strategy; Addresses problems in a timely manner; Attends external meetings as required.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications: Passion for serving diverse patient populations; Commitment to Einstein Charter Schools' mission, vision and growth; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Excellent knowledge, background and experience in methods and techniques used in effect social work practice; Takes initiative on a daily basis; Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators and business/industry leaders; Strong organization skills and attention to detail; A results-oriented, goal-driven approach to work; Ability to connect with students and adults across differences and interact with others with grace, competence, and warmth. Education & Experience
Possesses a proven track record in developing and managing successful social work programs; Three years successful social work experience required; Minimum of
Masters Degree required; The employee should be a
Licensed Clinical or Master Social Worker (LCSW) (LMSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Louisiana. Possesses knowledge of federal, state and local social work guidelines. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) as part of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting. Evaluation
Annual review, including analysis of school discipline reports and student achievement data. Evaluated by the School Principal and/or designee.
Compensation
is commensurate with experience.
Einstein Charter Schools welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected grounds in any of its activities or operations, including hiring.