Part-Time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) - Portland High

Job description

Part-Time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) Portland High

Portland Public Schools seeks a talented, dedicated social work provider to join the Student Support Team and support multilingual students at Portland High School. This position works as part of a team of student support professionals in the building and also collaborates with all district school social work providers in the Portland Public Schools. Social work providers address barriers that impede students' abilities to access their education by evaluating, engaging, and providing direct and indirect services to support social and emotional wellness and academic success. In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan and the Social Work Code of Ethics, Portland Public Schools social work providers provide social emotional support, clinical interventions, and advocacy to students and families to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes. Strong candidates will have knowledge and experience integrating trauma-informed and culturally-responsive approaches within a positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) framework, supporting the implementation of social emotional learning (SEL) curricula, and use of evidence-based clinical/counseling interventions for individuals and small groups. The position includes making home visits, connecting families to resources in the community including housing needs. With our school social workers, this position will work with community groups to provide services to families. Ideally, we would like to have a person who speaks another language or languages, and has experience working with multicultural and multilingual populations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Participates in school-based teams involving collaboration with other school personnel and community agencies

Consults and coordinates child welfare and safety referrals and provides follow-up case-management

Provides crisis intervention and appropriate referrals and follow-up

Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up

Serves as a liaison between school, family and community resources; serves as a source of information regarding community resources

Collaborates with families to strengthen home-school communication in order to reduce barriers to students and families in participating in the education process

Applies knowledge of health, mental health, disabilities, and child development across various cultural frameworks in order to ensure that children and families receive the full range of services they need

Works within school community with attention to equity and cultural humility

Participates in the individual education plan (IEP), 504, and response-to-intervention (RtI) teams and provides services as determined

Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications; participation as a resource person in in-service training and planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the pertinent standards and regulations in Maine programs, low-income and culturally diverse populations, and trauma-informed practices

Knowledge of the principles and methods of social work

Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

Ability to collaborate with a diverse social work and teaching staff

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with PPS, community agencies, staff and families

Effective team leadership skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, and time-management

Bilingual proficiency preferred

Education, Training, and Experience:

Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university

Experience in delivery of clinical services to students and families

Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience

Credential Requirements:

A valid license issued by the Maine State Board of Social Work Examiners

LCSW preferred; LCPC and LMSWcc considered

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization

Employment Details:

Schedule: School Year, Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Assignment: Permanent

Reports to: School Principal

Contract: Part of PEA union

Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA

Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

About Portland High:

Portland High School, located in Portland, ME, is a vibrant public school serving grades 9-12 with a commitment to academic excellence and student success. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum including advanced placement and honors courses, alongside electives in arts, and sciences, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Portland's inclusive and supportive community promotes equity, celebrates diversity, and encourages student leadership through a rich array of athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities. Dedicated educators work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment that supports both academic and social-emotional growth. Strong partnerships with families and local organizations further enrich the educational experience, preparing students for college, career, and civic life.

Worksite address

portland, ME, 04122, US

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