Job Description

School Social Worker (LICSW/LCSW)

St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and secondary disabilities. We are currently seeking A school social worker who will be responsible for providing a full range of social services to students with varying cognitive, social and behavioral abilities.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Provide direct clinical assessment, assistance and counseling to students, parents and school staff in dealing with crises; support students and teachers throughout the day and during crisis situations; and assist in resolving issues as needed.
• Develop, write and implement IEP goals for counseling services.
• Administer, score and interpret the Vineland Adaptive Measurement tool for teachers as needed; make appropriate referrals for outside assessments as needed.
• Contribute to the functional behavioral assessments and the development of behavior intervention plans; assist students and families in transition planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date counseling notes and phone logs of contacts with students, parents, and outside agencies.
• Monitor student attendance and intervene in truancy cases in accordance with policy and procedures documenting accordingly.
• Participate on the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Education Committee as needed.
• Provide training to staff and parent groups including PTO, parent support groups, etc. on topics such as Family Life Education, Child Abuse/Neglect recognition and reporting, etc.

Qualifications

• Master\'s in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and Licensed as an LCSW/ LICSW in the District of Columbia as of date of hire.
• Knowledge and understanding of students with cognitive disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities.
• Knowledge of the current Federal guidelines for Special Education.
• Ability to independently problem solve and navigate the steps needed to accomplish the tasks of the position.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid vacations
• Convenient Metro-accessible location
• 403B with company match
• Free life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance and more

Salary: $62,000- $75,000

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St. Coletta of Greater Washington