Social Worker

Job description

NEISC History

Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation (NEISC) was unanimously approved by the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners in July of 2017 to serve students on the city’s Near Eastside. Beginning in 2017, NEISC began operating Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, serving nearly 600 students. In July of 2023, NEISC began operating its newest campus, Washington Irving Neighborhood School. The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation teachers and staff work alongside the community to provide a personalized experience for students and families at all school locations.

The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation is seeking a licensed School Social Worker at Washington Irving Neighborhood School (1250 E. Market St. Indianapolis, IN 46202).

Vision

The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation’s Neighborhood Schools strive to prepare students to positively contribute to the quality of life of their community.

Mission

The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation’s Neighborhood Schools prepare students through a whole child approach that encompasses two-generational support, social/emotional development and personalized learning.

Position Summary

The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation is seeking a Social Worker that addresses barriers to student learning, including social, emotional and mental health challenges and provides services at the school-wide, family, small group and individual levels. The Social Worker assists students with behavioral, mental, emotional, or physical issues and works collaboratively with parents and school staff to work together to solve problems by communicating and providing referrals to other resources.

Professional Responsibilities

• Utilizes student, school and community data to plan, identify and implement evidence-based, culturally competent prevention strategies to meet student needs.
• Provides assessment and instruction/intervention at the school wide prevention level, at the targeted classroom/small group level and at the individual behavioral/mental health level to address issues that prevent learning readiness.
• Works collaboratively with school professionals, parents and community leaders in a culturally responsive manner to support the optimum learning environment for students.
• Serves as a member of the educational evaluation multidisciplinary team with responsibilities that may include the preparation of a social and developmental history on a student.
• Assists in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Provides brief individual and group counseling to students and families who need help with personal concerns or development problems.
• Consults with school staff and parents regarding strategies for helping students cope with personal, social and academic concerns.
• Accesses and links community resources to students, families and the school in response to identified needs. To accomplish this responsibility, home and agency visits are required.
• Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical limitation or condition indicates need for assistance. Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions.
• Arranges for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
• Recommends change of class or school, special tutoring, or other treatment to effect remedy.
• Serves as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and clergy members. To accomplish this responsibility, home or agency visits are required.
• Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations, which are not referred for direct service.
• Leads group counseling sessions to enhance social development of individual members and provide peer support in areas such as grief, stress, or chemical dependency.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission and vision of NEISC

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Must hold valid Indiana School Services Personnel License as a School Social Worker and Indiana Professional Standards Board license.
• Valid Background Check
• Strong communicator & organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships

Preferred

• Experience working in urban education environment
• Bilingual Spanish

Salary & Employment Period

Salary Range

• Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience

Employment Period

• Ten months aligned with school calendar