School Social Worker

Social Worker

ROADS Charter High Schools

THE ORGANIZATION

ROADS (Reinventing Options for Adolescents who Deserve Success) Charter High Schools is a new school network tackling one the most important challenges in American society today: finding new ways to provide an excellent education for high school aged students who are the most at risk of dropping out. ROADS' first two high schools, ROADS I in East New York, Brooklyn, and ROADS II in the South Bronx, opened their doors to 300 students in August 2012.

Our mission is to ensure that students who are significantly behind academically, and who face other major hurdles in their lives, graduate from high school prepared to excel in college, career, and life. Integrating best practices from the fields of education reform, youth development, and career readiness, the ROADS model is designed to change the life trajectories of the students we serve. All ROADS students come to us having been left back at least once, and are typically reading at a 5th grade level. Our admissions process prioritizes admission for young people who are homeless, in foster care, or involved in the juvenile justice system.

THE POSITION

ROADS seeks Social Workers who have the desire and skills to dramatically change the life trajectories of disconnected youth for the two ROADS charter high schools opening this fall. We are looking for Social Workers for a unique high school, designed to serve some of the most underserved, struggling students in New York City. The social worker(s) will ensure that students have the emotional support and resources needed to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide proactive individual and small group counseling to students in need of assistance with academic, personal, or other problems that may interfere or are interfering with their success.
Provide crisis counseling services to students and families as needed.
Manage administrative and appropriate direct-service elements of the referral process for social services and special education services including:
Conducting regular assessments of student and family needs to identify and cultivate internal and external resources and services;
Referring individuals and families to resources and services, then monitoring and facilitating their delivery;
Evaluating the impact and quality of resources and services; and
Administering records, documentation, and other compliance activities.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary school student support team meetings.
Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans, providing support and consultation to teachers.
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, administrators and others regarding issues of mental health; support academic programs which contribute to the healthy development of students.
Support families by leading group discussion sessions, assisting families in obtaining services as needed, and conducting home visits to orient and support families with school culture and expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS

Unapologetically believes disconnected youth can become college- and career-ready with the right support
Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
Master's degree in Social Work from accredited program
NYS School Social Worker certificate preferred
NYS Bilingual Spanish Extension preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Two or more years of experience serving at-risk, high-needs youth; experience with high school or middle school aged students preferred.
History of professional success in planning, executing, and monitoring counseling and social/emotional treatment plans to a successful outcome.
LMSW with NYS School Certificate.
LOCATION

Bronx, New York.

COMPENSATION

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

MORE / LESSHOW TO APPLY
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS PLEASE SUBMIT a cover letter and resume to: careers@roadsschools.org.

Please include Social Worker in the subject header of the email. No phone calls, please.

ROADS is an equal opportunity employer, and we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.