Kearney Public Schools is accepting applications for a School Social Worker starting the 2021-2022 school year.  

Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).  LMHP Licensure Required or other qualifications.

Competitive Salary

40 hours per week for 185 days per year (.7115 FTE)

Benefits:  BCBS Insurance, LTD, Sick Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, NPERS Retirement

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Education: Master’s degree in social work from program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
2. Current Licensure as a certified social worker or certified master social worker from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services or from another state is preferred
3. National Credential or certification as a school social work specialist by an independent professional organization if the person does not have state certification
4. Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable
5. Two years of social work experience or teaching experience in an elementary school is preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (Include, but are not limited to)   

1. Works together with student, parents, school personnel, community agencies and others to help make school a successful and relevant experience for students.
2. Assists parents and families, providing individualized and group opportunities as necessary, to help them understand factors which contribute to school performance problems, e.g. poor attendance, socioeconomic difficulties, behavioral difficulties, lack of positive peer experiences, court/legal involvement, and health/medical/nutritional concerns; and develop strategies to address those factors.
3. Assist in the reporting and documentation regarding possible child abuse/neglect cases.
4. Provides guidance, support and consultation to school staff (regarding students experiencing difficulties), through individual collaboration and professional development, to work more effectively with students.
5. Serves as a member of the school problem-solving team; assists with and participates in the process of conducting student functional assessments and in developing student behavioral plans, as requested.
6. Provides mental health services, education and expertise to best serve the social emotional needs of student.
7. Advocate for an understanding of students' perspectives, behaviors and values in the context of their family and peers.
8. Provides supportive counseling on a short-term basis with parents/families who have a student experiencing difficulty in school or who requested assistance regarding a family concern.
9. Works with community agencies to develop a mutual understanding of the needs of the school, student and family; and assists students/families in accessing community resources.
10. Provides assistance with crisis intervention services for students and school staff in the case of a sudden death, suicide, or other significant traumatic event, as requested.
11. Demonstrates regular attendance and flexibility of scheduling to meet the needs of students and their families.
12. Organize, plan and prioritize daily work, developing specific goals and steps to accomplish these goals.
13. Prepares and maintains appropriate records regarding delivery of services for use in reporting requirements of the district or other governing body.
14. Other duties as assigned.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. 

Inquiries regarding compliance with required state and federal non-discrimination law may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 320 W 24th St, Kearney NE 68845. 308-698-8011