Work Location: Atlanta, GA. The commute is a part of the job, and you must go wherever is required by the organization within the Atlanta area. Two to three schools per week (1 school per 1 - 2 days) witha consistent schedule and location
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm ET.
DISCLAIMER: This job is contingent upon funding available at I'RAISE
Essential functions:
Provide counseling to assigned youth through evidence-based interventions and culturally sensitiveapproaches
Develop treatment plans supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral goals
Conduct psychosocial assessments, evaluating mental, social, and functional capacity
Offer crisis intervention and mentoring for students; provide guidance to school personnel
Communicate and collaborate with school officials, parents, and guardians
Assist with parent and teacher workshops; participate in evaluation and placement of special needs students
Maintain ongoing relationships with families, facilitating social adjustment and utilizing community resources
Consult with administration and staff on social adjustment factors; counsel groups of students/parents
Develop and maintain written reports, records, and act as a case manager for designated students
Coordinate, develop, monitor, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Observe pupils in classrooms/playgrounds; supervise Social Work Interns
Maintain a caseload minimum for individual and group counseling per academic year
Attend agency community events and conduct home visits for high-risk clients
Engage in research and evaluation efforts, tracking clients' clinical and academic outcomes
Hybrid role during summer when DOE schools are closed; assume other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Must provide LMSW License (Licensed Master Social Worker) or a Provisional Social Work Certificate
Must provide LMSW Registration certificate
Must provide copy of MSW College Diploma
2 years of social work experience (internships experiences counted / considered)
SIFI Certification preferred but not required
Full-time Employee Benefits:
Paid-time off (PTO):
Vacation 10 days for 1st & 2nd year, 14 days for 3rd year, 20 days for 4th year and onward, 6 days personal, 6 days sick, holidays, etc. Mental health days (1 day per month)
403b retirement plan (no matching currently)
Social Work related: Annual CE credits 36 hours *provided by the agency, Free LCSW test prep workshop
Continuing Education
Professional Development Small Tuition Reimbursement