School Social Worker

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?

Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia, PA is looking for a School Social Worker whose principal task is to empower students and their families to access available opportunities and resources that develop each student’s potential.

Major Function: Assessment

Completes clinical interviews during the admission screening process and supplemental student assessments of student needs in accordance with family and student rights.

Completes risk assessments for crisis intervention as needed

Uses screening tools and evaluation results to develop appropriate interventions for students and families.

Develops short-term intervention plans consistent with evidence-based treatment, student’s needs, strengths, and their present levels of social and emotional functioning.

Uses appropriate tools, observations, and interviews with school team members to evaluate progress with interventions and readiness for transition within a multi-tiered system of supports.

Major Function: Service Delivery

Provides risk assessment, crisis intervention and response to students in need to ensure safety and facilitate access to emergency psychiatric services when needed.

Facilitate group intervention with students on a weekly basis focused on skill development (e.g., coping skills, social skills, etc.) and transfer of skills with peers and the larger school community.

Provide individual counseling services to students with intensive social and emotional challenges, utilizing evidence based brief treatment protocols.

Timely submission of all clinical documentation, including communication logs, intervention plans, and individual and/or group therapy notes.

Major Function: Consultation

Participates in school wide meetings (e.g., all staff meetings, child study team meetings, program specific meetings, etc.)

Consults with vital stakeholders, including parents/guardians, education team members and community-based liaisons to support the empowerment and development of students and families.

Consults with the school team on potential barriers to success including attendance, mental health impairments, delinquency, homelessness, and suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

Facilitates interagency communication with community based mental health service providers

Major Function: Advocacy

Promotes service to students and their families within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances family engagement in the student’s learning process.

Assists students and their families in gaining access to community-based resources and supports.

Participates in school wide programming to promote a safe, healthy, caring school climate that fosters academic success.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution

PA Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Valid Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances

Minimum of two years of experience in school settings (may include internship)

Experience With Students With Autism And Emotional Disturbance Preferred

Experience with culturally diverse populations preferred

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including child welfare and special education

Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, projects and assignments in a timely manner

Ability to communicate with all stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to write and complete routine clinical documentation efficiently and coherently

Ability to present in a professional appearance and manner

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Benefits

Eligible Green Tree School & Services Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Voluntary Life, Hospital, and Accident Coverage

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with 100% vested company contribution

Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Incentive Program

Tuition credit program for eligible dependents

Employee Discount Program

Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Green Tree School & Services is a non-profit state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children with autism disorder and severe emotional disabilities. At Green Tree School & Services, all students are instructed based on their IEP goals and the appropriate state standards as defined but the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Green Tree School & Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Green Tree School & Services careers and benefits, please visit our website

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EducationRequiredMasters or better in Social Work

Licenses & CertificationsRequiredLic Social Worker