Social Worker
Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Community and Social Service
Entry Level
Pay: $60,000 / Year
Type: Full-time Non-Exempt
Company: I'RAISE (www.iraiseinc.org)
Work Location: Atlanta, GA. The commute is a part of the job, and you must go wherever is required by the organization within the Atlanta area. Two to three schools per week (1 school per 1 - 2 days) witha consistent schedule and location*
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm ET.
DISCLAIMER: This job is contingent upon funding available at I'RAISE
Essential functions:
- Provide counseling to assigned youth through evidence-based interventions and culturally sensitive
approaches - Develop treatment plans supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral goals
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, evaluating mental, social, and functional capacity
- Offer crisis intervention and mentoring for students; provide guidance to school personnel
- Communicate and collaborate with school officials, parents, and guardians
- Assist with parent and teacher workshops; participate in evaluation and placement of special needs students
- Maintain ongoing relationships with families, facilitating social adjustment and utilizing community resources
- Consult with administration and staff on social adjustment factors; counsel groups of students/parents
- Develop and maintain written reports, records, and act as a case manager for designated students
- Coordinate, develop, monitor, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Observe pupils in classrooms/playgrounds; supervise Social Work Interns
- Maintain a caseload minimum for individual and group counseling per academic year
- Attend agency community events and conduct home visits for high-risk clients
- Engage in research and evaluation efforts, tracking clients' clinical and academic outcomes
- Hybrid role during summer when DOE schools are closed; assume other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Must provide LMSW License (Licensed Master Social Worker) or a Provisional Social Work Certificate
- Must provide LMSW Registration certificate
- Must provide copy of MSW College Diploma
- 2 years of social work experience (internships experiences counted / considered)
- SIFI Certification preferred but not required
Full-time Employee Benefits:
- Paid-time off (PTO):
- Vacation 10 days for 1st & 2nd year, 14 days for 3rd year, 20 days for 4th year and onward, 6 days personal, 6 days sick, holidays, etc. Mental health days (1 day per month)
- 403b retirement plan (no matching currently)
- Social Work related: Annual CE credits 36 hours *provided by the agency, Free LCSW test prep workshop
- Continuing Education
- Professional Development Small Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness - We are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To read about eligibility requirements visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
- Any added employee benefits
- Currently no medical insurance benefits due to the company's small size
I'RAISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong commitment to diversity in the workplace.
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