District Social Worker

The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full time District Social Worker to:

• Serve as the McKinney Vento liaison and assist with our qualified students and their families
• Network with Community Service Providers to provide essential services
• Become a Safety Care Trainer and provide employee training
• Become a Community of Practice Leader for our Social Workers and School Counselors
• Consult, assist, record data for staff around Behavior Plans, Risk Assessments, School Refusals, Attendance, and Threat Assessments
• Maintain Chapter 33 records, data, and debriefing
• Maintain Attendance records and data
• Facilitate referrals to the Department of Health and Human Services for child abuse and neglect cases
• Assist with Out of District referrals and become the liaison between special purpose private school and families

The position requires: The eagerness to be part of a dynamic team. The Social Worker will participate as a member of the District, maintain confidentiality, provide data, coordinate resources, organize record keeping, and maintain home school assistance. The qualified candidate will be provided: competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment.

The District Social Worker will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team.

Qualifications:

• Licensed by State of Maine Social Work Registration Board (LCSW, LMSW) or equivalent
• Hold a Masters degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in academic settings
• Knowledge of and experience working with local, regional and state agencies and service providers
• Possess and exhibit a strong level of cultural competence and ability to work with a broad scope of individuals from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Strong knowledge of child development, psychopathology, family systems, and the impact of trauma

EOE

Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich, and equity-focused school district.