BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged, and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioural expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

JOB SUMMARY:

The High School Social Worker will serve as a liaison between scholars, school personnel, families, and outside resources for both the Uniondale and Hempstead High Schools. They will be responsible for providing intensive counseling to students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This person will also assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address issues that interfere with the educational process. The Social Worker will also lead the alumni engagement initiative which will provide ongoing support and guidance to our High School graduates and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Social Work

• Counsel students with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, socialization, and behavior in school.
• Provide counseling sessions, treatment plans and workshops to establish prevention programs and intervention plans.
• Assist teachers by communicating with students to find the causes of their behaviors
• Provide support to students and families suffering from hunger, abuse, homelessness by providing access to resources for shelters, food banks and medical care.
• Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resources needed; integrate gained information into a written report.
• Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services.
• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when appropriate.

Alumni Engagement

• Develop and implement alumni engagement strategies that support Academy Alumni to transition from high school to college and or the workforce.
• Develop strong relationships with High School Graduates and their families to help students succeed in college and the workforce.
• Provide alumni with personalized guidance, and relevant career and college information
• Monitor student progress throughout their college career
• Develop strategies to track alumni data; Track alumni data, education progress, graduation rates
• Integrate alumni into school functions and events (Speaking opportunities to students)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

• Communicate effectively
• Challenge each other intellectually
• Show gratitude
• Solve conflicts peacefully
• Respect each other's differences
• Be positive and supportive of each other
• Show compassion

PRODUCTIVITY

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Use your time wisely
• Listen actively
• Be punctual and prepared
• Be organized
• Be reflective
• Be reliable
• Take initiative
• Demonstrate perseverance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Current License and Certification to practice Social Work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills