Social Worker

Cleveland Public Schools - School Social Worker 

Cleveland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team. This position will be employed through the Minnesota Valley Education District (MVED).

MVED and its member school districts collaborate to provide specialized services that enhance learning opportunities for students and support school communities.

To learn more about MVED, please visit www.mnved.org.

Job Summary:  

Provide assistance to students and staff to help students function effectively in the school environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation to building student support teams.

• Share resources and agency information with staff and families.

• Act as liaison between parents/family and school including conducting home visits as needed in each district. 

• Support all students in the area of social, emotional and behavioral issues.

• Provide trauma-informed support to students, families and school teams.

• Provide crisis intervention and prevention activities to both students and staff.

• Maintain student files and required district paperwork as it relates to individual student needs.

• Maintain data collection on support services provided to students.

• Assist in designing and shaping behavioral interventions in relation to mental health in collaboration with the behavior analyst. 

• Provide staff development for paraprofessionals as it relates to this position as needed by districts. 

• Knowledge and awareness and training of Minnesota Statutes as it relates to behavior (i.e. CPI, PCM and other required supports).

• Adhere to Minnesota Board of Social Work and the Minnesota School Social Workers Association Standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Education, License, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Social Worker and a School Social Worker

• Background and knowledge in trauma-informed schools

• Solid knowledge and understanding of how to access outside/community resources and agencies to support families and staff.

• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and due process system.

• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.

• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Application Process: Application can be found by clicking: https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=2057