Job description
FAR Group is a global defense solution provider based in Virginia, working with the U.S. government and its allies to deliver comprehensive solutions with a focus on effectiveness and security.
Through all the strategic business units, FAR Group delivers defense solutions and provides professional services, construction & infrastructure, and security & military products & services.
Social Worker.
· Location: 1115 N. El Paso Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903
· Schedule: 7.5 hours
Job Overview:
A School Social Worker will provide quality services and expertise on issues ranging from program design to intervention with individual students within the scope of their professional training and licensure. Staff members who fill this position will primarily participate in the development and implementation of IEP service plans to support the social/emotional growth of students. In addition to providing IEP/Special Education services, the Social Worker will link child-serving and community agencies to the schools and families to support the child's academic, emotional, behavioral, and social success. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional, such as: maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality; openness to learning from others: accepts constructive criticism/feedback. This position can also support the implementation of PBS and other school wide interventions to promote positive student outcomes and can track data to monitor progress of Rtl/PBIS interventions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Delivers Special Education Services including, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, counseling services and participation in IEP process. Ensures compliance with Special Education laws in the area of social/emotional issues.
•Counsels/teaches students individually and in groups. Assists with social, emotional and behavioral problems. Uses a variety of techniques to achieve improvement.
•Coordinates school, home and community services toward solutions of students' problems through the use of Rtl and PBIS. Maintains liaison between school, family and community agencies and assists in better use of services available to students, families and school.
•Consults with administrators, teachers, support staff, other colleagues and parents. Assists in developing positive behavior interventions. Suggests strategies for managing conflict and providing behavior supports.
•Provides crisis intervention services regarding child abuse, suicide/threat assessments and family emergencies.
•Gathers, integrates and interprets information relative to student behavior related to learning.
•May serve as the school based Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) coordinator. Coordination of PBS to include teaching school-wide social skills, behavioral expectations, observation of students, reinforcement systems, data collection/analysis and behavioral interventions in all three tiers. Schedules meetings, completes follow up and collaborates with Team members.
•May serve as coordinator and/or participant on the Rtl/PBIS problem solving team to help identify high risk students. Develops evidence based prevention/intervention strategies to address social/emotional and behavioral issues. Collaborates with Rtl/PBIS Team members through the Problem Solving Process
•May meet on a regular basis for clinical supervision/case management review
•Performs related record keeping including Medicaid
•Participates in required in-service trainings and meetings OTHER DUTIES •Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of Special Education regulations and process as applied to the needs of the students
•Knowledge of Rtl/PBIS, including Problem Solving Team Process, progress monitoring and data analysis
•Knowledge of child and adolescent social/emotional development •Knowledge of general organization and functions of a public school system •Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups
•Good organization and communication skills
•Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current •Knowledge of data collection and the ability to interpret data
•Knowledge of research supported interventions related to academic, social and behavioral concerns
•Ability to be flexible in order to meet the unique needs of the assignment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree in Social Work
- Two years of experience in school setting.
- Appropriate State licensure.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Principal and Special Education Executive Director Social Workers who work less than full time in a given school shall meet with the school principal to prioritize job functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is performed in schools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, poles or ropes; bend, kneel and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80906: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified School Psychologist (Required)
Work Location: In person
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