School Social Worker (Child Study Team)

• Hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess relevant state licensure and certification.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the NJ State Special Education Code and stay current with best practices in the field of school social work.
• Possess experience in conducting social and emotional assessments and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Exhibit proficiency in collaborating with Child Study Teams and other educational professionals to support students with diverse needs.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

1. Coordinates the district's mindfulness initiative.
2. Provides support and guidance to staff members in the area of mental health.
3. Supports our district initiatives on a variety of mental health topics including, but not limited to, cultural diversity, systems theory, social justice, risk assessment and intervention, consultation and collaboration, and clinical intervention strategies to address the mental health needs of students. 
4. Serves as a resource to administrators and other educators, providing consultation and training on identifying students with mental health needs and a referral process when services are sought; delivers professional development to our staff.  
5. Works to integrate services in our district including mental health, behavioral, and academic supports and school-based and community services.
6. Demonstrates special expertise in understanding family and community systems and linking students and their families with community services essential to promote student success.
7. Designs and implements school-based programs to promote a positive district climate among all students. 
8. Works with the entire student body to identify students in need of more intensive interventions and connect these students to additional services in the community where needed.
9. Provides supports to all at-risk students.
10. Work with teachers, administrators, parents, and other educators to provide coordinated interventions and consultation designed to keep students in school and help families access the supports needed to promote student success.

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The Essex County Vocational and Technical High Schools are public schools supported by County, State and Federal Funds. There are five such programs operated by the Board of Education for the Vocational Schools in the County of Essex. These include four high schools and one adult center.  In addition to salary, the Board of Education offers fringe benefits to all employees. These benefits include maintenance of hospitalization insurance including Medical, Dental and Benecard Prescription Plan. The Board also maintains a $4,000 Group Life Insurance Policy for each employee.
 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER