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Bilingual Social Worker - Academia Cesar Chavez
Posted on 2024-10-14 3:56:23 PM
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Located on the eastside of Saint Paul, Academia Cesar Chavez is a public charter school founded in 2000, serving students PreK through 8th Grade. Academia Cesar Chavez is a community-based, Dual-Language Bilingual school with a focus on honoring the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of all students and their families through our core values of Identity, Solidarity, Intellect, and Justice.
Bilingual Social Worker
Department: Student Wellness
Reports to: Family & Community Director
Management Role: Non-Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview
The Social Worker promotes the general wellbeing of students at Academia Cesar Chavez, advocating for their socioemotional health, connecting their families to community resources, and collaborating with faculty to ensure student academic success.
Responsibilities
Provide culturally-responsive social work and intervention services in a school-based setting to students and their families
Provide information on local and community resources to families as needed
Lead student groups to promote prosocial development and learn healthy coping strategies
Consistently communicate and collaborate with colleagues to build student success
Conduct and support classroom guidance for all grade levels
Respond to crisis situations in accordance with school protocol
Participate as a member of the Child Study Team
Assess mental health and safety needs of students identified by staff
Build rapport with families to stay in communication work collaboratively to support their student
Learn and stay attuned to the cultural dynamics and communication styles present, adapting as necessary
Share positive and exciting milestones with families about their student as they arise
Attend and support school-hosted community events
Reach out and engage with family members present
Maintain confidential records in compliance of all applicable laws, including 504 documentation
Conduct home visits as needed
Serve as point-of-contact for students with custody situations, informing appropriate staff
Work with county services as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Masters of Social Work
Currently licensed in the state of Minnesota as an LSW, LISW, LCSW, or LICSW
Fully bilingual in both English and Spanish
Prior experience in a school-based setting preferred
Skills & Traits
Candidates must:
Be driven to empower students from historically-underserved communities
Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and respond to needs across multiple settings
Maintain a calm and collected demeanor in difficult and/or emotional situations
Be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support all students achieving academic success
Learn how to value all kinds of skills that students bring to the classroom
Demonstrate alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Academia Cesar Chavez
Schedule
This is an 11-month position, depending on caseload. The typical work day is 7:15am to 3:15pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended times to accommodate staff meetings and schoolwide events.
Compensation
Competitive salary for this position is based on skills and experience of the candidate, with reviews and adjustments occurring annually. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and references to hr@cesarchavezschool.com
Academia Cesar Chavez
1801 Lacrosse Ave, Saint Paul MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Academia Cesar Chavez is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.