Social Worker, Mental Health

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As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no typical Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

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Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.

• Performs special education due process-related duties and responsibilities; serves as administrative designee on Individual Education Plan (IEP) team; facilitates meetings, takes notes, and completes due process paperwork.
• Provides direct social/emotional skill service to special education and regular education students.
• Parental Communication.
• Provides direct social/emotional evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions for students; consults with staff regarding support and interventions for students, interpreting behaviors for staff.
• Collaborates with community mental health providers and case managers.
• Connects students and families with basic needs resources; communicates, problem solves, and shares information with community partners.
• Provides individual and group support for students and families around issues of grief and loss, trauma, suicide ideation, etc.; provides classroom lessons on grief and loss; psychoeducation; collaborates with crisis assessors – talks with families about crisis assessment resources, arranges for crisis assessment.
• Prepares Child Protective Services referrals reporting abuse and neglect concerns.
• Implements attendance interventions and support.
• Acts as the coordinator for 504 law accommodations plans.
• Intervenes in student alcohol/drug issues.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Bachelor's degree in education, or a closely related field.

• Driver's license.
• License as a School Social Worker by MDE.

• District policies and procedures.
• Principles, practices, and ethical standards of social work.
• Laws, codes, and regulations related to assignments.
• Disabilities and accommodations.
• Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Creating and administering individualized treatment plans.
• Interpreting and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized…