FULL-TIME SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Pay: $60,000 / Year

Type: Full-time Non-Exempt

Company: I'RAISE (www.iraiseinc.org)

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 sensitive

  approaches

• 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

• Loan Forgiveness - We are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To read about eligibility requirements visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Any added employee benefits

• Currently no medical insurance benefits due to the company's small size

Have questions? 

• Email at s.soomro1@iraiseinc.org