Litchfield, CT30+ days ago
Valid CT Certification as a School Social Worker 071 or School Counselor 068 • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to participate and collaborate with diverse professional and paraprofessional staff • Strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups • Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention in school settings and ability to intervene when required • Experience or knowledge of social and emotional curriculum • Experience or knowledge of working effectively with high-risk, distressed students • Experience or knowledge of working with students in Grades K-5 or 6-12 who have behavioral challenges, social-emotional needs, and/or mental health challenges • Knowledge of Special Education procedures, IEP development, PPT process, federal and state regulations (preferred). • Assess students mental health needs and educational and social-emotional functions through clinical interviews, observations, and consultations with teachers, other school staff, parents, and/or outside providers working with families.