Job Description
Job Description
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.
Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and assisting students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through assessment, counseling, consultation, and school and community resources coordination.
Duties / Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.Utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community systems to guide service delivery.Provide consultation to school personnel, parents / guardians, and community partners to enhance their understanding of student needs, develop effective interventions, and build school capacity.Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.Complete assessments of school need to prioritize service delivery.Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.Responds to crises, including de-escalating and engaging youth, processing said incidents, and developing safety plans as required.Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.Develop, complete, maintain, and track all appropriate mandatory documentation promptly according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
Work Collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP AlbanyHelp develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and familiesAttend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staffDevelop positive rapport with studentsCreate and Foster a positive and calm learning environmentEnforce, uphold, and exhibit school's values, students management policies and cultureFamily Engagement
Ensure that student and their families and provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competenceEmpower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.Make him / herself available to students, parents and other staff membersGrowth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each yearWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvementQualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited College or University requiredNYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP).Experience as a Social Worker or School Counselor, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferredPrior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.Must be willing and able to take a Criminal History Background CheckPhysical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop / bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.Additional information
WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer :
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverageAggressive employer 403(b) contribution matchChildcare benefitsUnparalleled work / life IntegrationCasual dress codeRelocation stipend (conditions apply)And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .Learn More :
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step / level a new hire will be placed within our instructional salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region : kippcapital.org / join -our-team /
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools.