Achievement First
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RISocialWorker(202627)
“RI Social Worker (2026-27) at Achievement First. Skills: Student counseling, IEP services, Crisis prevention, Conflict resolution. Lead school's efforts for student emotional support. Collaborate with students, parents, and staff”
Industry & Context.
Conflict resolution; Anger management
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in social work required, LSW licensed, School Social Worker certification (13003)
Nice to Have
2 years of previous experience with children and/or families in urban communities highly preferred, Master's degree in social work, school counseling, or school psychology
What You'll Do.
Lead school's efforts for student emotional support
Collaborate with students
Provide one-on-one and small group counseling
Create proactive counseling program
Support academically rich environment
Serve on special education committees
Provide required IEP services
Organize health education
Organize sexual education
Organize leadership training
Organize alcohol/drug prevention
Help maintain school and staff morale
Organize school-wide events
Organize student meetings
Manage conflict resolution
Manage anger management
Serve as point person for counseling issues
Meet with individual students requiring counseling on IEPS
Develop treatment plans for students and families
Develop intervention plans for students and families
Maintain contact with teachers regarding student behavioral plans
Serve as liaison to parent organization
Keep records of school-related actions
Keep records of school-related initiatives
Develop relationships with community organizations
Serve as liaison between students/families and social service
Monitor effectiveness of external services
Evaluate effectiveness of external resources
Visit homes of Achievement First families
Attend staff meetings
Attend professional development workshops
Set standard for professional behavior
Help teachers understand challenging students
Lead workshops on physical development
Lead workshops on social development
Proactively address issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with students; Partner with parents; Partner with school staff; Work with Dean of Students; Serve on committees; Liaison to parent organization; Work with teachers
Communication Scope
Analytical skills
Process & Methodology
Planning, Executing, Monitoring
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