School Social Worker - Blue Valley School District

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The primary responsibility of the School Based Social Worker is to mobilize family, school and community resources to enable students to learn as effectively as possible through prevention, education outreach, clinical activities, and related services to eligible students. As a key member of the care team or mental health team, the social worker will partner with school administrators, teachers, counselors, families and community partners to develop and implement plans that provide specialized support for selected students throughout the course of the school year.

This role is located at Blue Valley School District, at Blue Valley Middle School. Great role for someone who wants their hours to match school schedules.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Screening, Assessment and Case Management:

Identify, in collaboration with other school personnel, at-risk students appropriate for social work intervention
• Provide high quality direct clinical services including crisis intervention, assessment, support and case management to at risk students and their families
• Facilitate group sessions for identified students
• Act as the primary point of contact for any concerns of abuse
• Coordinate initial and ongoing intervention strategies with school personnel and other team members
• Ensure the safety and well being of students at risk by helping families navigate systems and address barriers to accessing needed services including housing, food security, mental health, physical health, drug and alcohol treatment
• Complete district, or school specific, training on curriculum to support students and lead or co-lead sessions with identified students
• Intervene with students with significant attendance issues
• Provide case management services for students on home bound services, including home visits, with the goal of reintegration into the classroom setting
• Provide case management services to students on a 504 plan with a primary mental health disability
• Provide sobriety support to identified students

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement:

• Coordinate and collaborates with other systems serving children including, but not limited to; Juvenile Justice System, Department of Children and Families and Associated Youth Services
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and other school personnel
• Engage students, families, teachers and other school personnel in finding creative opportunities for students to succeed.
• Coordinate interventions with school personnel and other team members
• Participate in public information and public relations activities serving as a community liaison and advocate
• Maintain knowledge of community programs related to student and family needs
• Assist with the evolution of effective and efficient preventative programs and services
• Supervise practicum students as needed

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain timely, clear and concise documentation to appropriately record social work interventions
• Maintain data and documentation to track outcome measures and compile outcome measure reports
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and special education requirements
• Regularly attend required meetings and contribute to the success of the meetings
• Assume additional responsibilities as circumstances warrant

• Master's Degree Social Work and 1-2 years' experience.
• One of the following:
  • LMSW - Licensed Master's Social Worker KS required upon hire
  • LSCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialist KS preferred
  • If incumbent is clinically licensed, no Master's level license is required

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $28.25/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.