Social Worker, Social and Emotional Support Services Unit; Gaithersburg Middle School

Job Description - Social Worker, Social and Emotional Support Services Unit (10 mos) Gaithersburg Middle School, 0.5 FTE (26004DL)

Job Description

Social Worker, Social and Emotional Support Services Unit (10 mos) Gaithersburg Middle School, 0.5 FTE

The social worker is assigned to one SESES program at elementary, middle or high school.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver related services, collaborate on social-emotional goals (BIPs/FBAs), and maintain strict MOIEP documentation. Conduct risk assessments , manage crisis center/CPS referrals, lead re-entry meetings, and provide direct behavior intervention Provide group/individual counseling, in-the-moment de-escalation, restorative student-staff conversations, and rotational ESY coverage. Conduct home visits and connect families to external resources addressing food, housing, and medical insecurity. Attend weekly/monthly interdisciplinary meetings (SESES, IEP, BTAT) and provide professional development to school staff, CPI training required.

The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

MCPS Official Job Description

Under general supervision of the Supervisor for Social and Emotional Support Services Unit, this professional will serve as a liaison between the program, school personnel, families and outside resources. They will be responsible for providing intensive counseling to students who are placed in the school programs for students with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges, assisting them with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.

• Knowledge of MCPS and the local agencies providing services to youth and their families.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and skill in working with students experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioral issues and their families.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations related to special education in general and serious emotional disabilities specifically.
• Ability to assist in developing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs) that include appropriate social skills, behavioral and academic goals.
• Be familiar with surface management strategies, as needed.
• Excellent human relations, oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams and to function effectively in multiple environments.

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements:160 summer supplement hours required.

Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five (5) years paid experience in a setting working with students with emotional/behavioral needs. Experience and training which demonstrates successful use of clinical skills in working with such students and/or their families, other programs, and agencies. Or other combination of applicable education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.

Certificate License: A valid license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners; must be licensed at the LCSW-C level.