Social Worker (Immediate)

Prodeo Academy - Columbia Heights, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia Heights, MN

Educational Services

About the position

Prodeo Academy is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support students and families in a public charter school environment. The role focuses on providing trauma-informed care, case management, and educational support to enhance student well-being and academic success. The Social Worker will collaborate with school staff, families, and community resources to address challenges faced by students and promote a culture of well-being within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Utilize, model, and teach trauma-informed responses to behavior.
• Conduct classroom meetings and psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern, as needed.
• Provide social work case management, risk assessments, and functional behavior assessments, as needed.
• Identify and assess academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment, including factors in the home, school, and community.
• Assist with crisis intervention services as needed in conjunction with school staff.
• Visit with families whose youth are more significantly challenged in school.
• Use parent coaching interventions to assist families in managing challenging behaviors and decreasing trauma responses.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school to promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students.
• Provide parent/guardian educational workshops on issues related to child development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/parent/student communication.
• Establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school around identified issues.
• Locate and collaborate with community services and resources to support families in fostering students' educational and emotional functioning.
• Promote a culture of well-being within Prodeo Academy and its staff.
• Provide staff consultation regarding issues impacting student participation in the learning process.
• Provide staff development to teach and model trauma-informed behavioral supports to teachers and staff.
• Support teachers and staff in addressing non-academic challenges to learning youth may have due to external factors influencing their readiness for learning.
• Develop programs and interventions to assist parent/guardian participation in the school and engagement in the educational process.
• Attend and participate in trainings and regular supervision with both Prodeo and Anu.
• Maintain required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for outcome reports, adhering to program standards in school social work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required; Master's Degree in social work or related field preferred.
• License in social work required; License in clinical social work highly required.
• Significant experience in child welfare, education, or the juvenile justice system.
• Experience with youth and/or family-based services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively and relate comfortably with parents, children, and youth with special needs and their families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated skill in accurate and timely documentation for social work practice.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources, including multicultural resources.
• Ability to build individual relationships and facilitate group interaction.
• Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with diverse individuals and demonstrate cultural competency.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to mediate, manage conflict and perform successful negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal and cognitive skills in analysis, assessment, creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• High level of computer competency in Windows environment is required, and familiarity with search engines and search technology preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans
• Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year
• Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching