Social Worker Social Worker- Transition Center (Part Time)

Job Description:

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:

Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:

Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge

and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.

Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by

fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.

Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,

inspiring lifelong learners.

Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and

cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Description: Social Worker (0.5 FTE) This is a part time position

Location: Middletown Transition Center

Broad Function:

This position is responsible for providing social work services that support students educational, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in order to promote academic success and access to educational opportunities. The School Social Worker serves as a liaison among students, families, school personnel, community agencies, and service providers, and assists in the development and implementation of interventions that support student well-being, school engagement, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work required. LSW and/or LICSW certification required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience providing social work, counseling, case management, behavioral intervention, or related services to children, adolescents, and families; experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Valid State Social Worker certification required (071) required.
• Valid State Driver's license required.