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School Social Worker

Job Posted 11/22/2024
TrulyHired
Lincoln, RI
United States
Job Description
Job Description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.
The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP's scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.
Learn more about why BVP is different.
If required for the role, employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):
  • Comprehensive medical and dental plan
  • Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
  • Referral and return bonuses
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • All staff members receive 7 personal days per year
  • Opportunities for curriculum development
  • 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
  • Generous parental leave benefits
  • Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):
  • Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
  • Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
  • Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars' in a complex world.
  • Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude and work ethic
  • Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
  • Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
  • Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
  • Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets
Additionally, School Social Workers are expected to:
  • Collaborate with scholars, families, external agencies, and other members of the BVP team
  • Provide services as required by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) including: direct counseling, social histories, creating goals and progress monitoring
  • Attend IEP, 504, and Scholar Support Team meetings
  • Conduct Mental Health/Safety Assessments
  • Engage parents as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
  • Participate in school's behavior response system as determined by school leadership
  • Create a strong scholar culture and support character development
  • Keep impeccable records of all school-related actions and initiatives involving counseling needs
  • Develop strong relationships with community-based organizations that can support the school, scholars, and families
  • Serve as a liaison between scholars/families and local social service agencies as needed
Qualifications:
  • Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certification and LCSW licensure by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
  • Master's degree required
  • Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required
  • CPI certification or willingness to acquire through training preferred Compensation Range: Refer to Teacher STEP Scale To Apply:
    • Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online. Your cover letter should highlight your alignment with our mission. Your cover letter and resume should be saved with your first and last name. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.
    • Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.


    Welcome to ATX Learning

    More information about our organization can be found at www.blackstonevalleyprep.org. Blackstone Valley Prep is Rhode Island Mayoral Academy's (RIMA) flagship academy. Rhode Island Mayoral Academies (RIMA) was created in 2009 as an organization dedicated to creating a statewide network of high-performing charter public schools. RIMA recruits and supports the nation's best nonprofit charter school operators, providing them with an array of resources while holding them accountable for high student achievement. RIMA is a key player in a growing statewide education reform movement in Rhode Island, a recent Race to the Top winner.