Mental Health Social Worker (MSW) Practicum Student

Mental Health Social Worker (MSW) Practicum Student
                       

 

Status

Full-Time

Contract Days

10 Months

Classification

Grant Participant

Start Date

August 1st

Reports to

School Mental Health Specialist

End Date

May 31st

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The school MSW Practicum Student is an in-training mental health professional working on a degree in social work who assists in providing services related to a person's social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and/or society.  The MSW Practicum Student assists in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

Services to Students

• Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community)
• Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program.
• Assessing students with mental health concerns.
• Participating in staff in-service training programs.

Services To Parent/Families

• Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
• Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.
• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Assisting with Family and Student services as designated by grant and supervisor

Behavioral Intervention Planning

• Help with monitoring and adjusting intervention strategies as needed to effectively address student behavior and promote positive outcomes.

School-Community Liaison

• Aid in obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs.
• Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
• Advocating for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of students and families.
• Helping the system respond effectively to each child's needs.
• Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel to coordinate support services and ensure a cohesive approach to behavior management.
• Consult with parents/guardians to gather information, provide updates on student progress, and collaborate on behavior intervention strategies for use at home and school.
• Participate in meetings to discuss student progress, review intervention plans, and make recommendations for adjustments or additional support.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Analyze behavior data to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of intervention strategies, and make data-driven decisions to inform future interventions.
• Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel to showcase school trends and student growth through service data

Professional Development and Training

• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities related to behavior intervention, trauma-informed practices, restorative practices and social-emotional learning.
• Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in behavior management and intervention strategies, and share knowledge and expertise with colleagues.

School Culture

• Embrace and advance the mission and vision of Brookside Charter School to maximize students’ opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
• Embody and demonstrate maturity, integrity, professionalism, self-improvement, motivation, and excellence.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in a fair and just manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with teachers, administrators, and students’ families with an eye toward working cooperatively to help students meet academic and other goals.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms, such as participation with graduation, Back-to-school carnival, parent conferences, and school events.

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

As a condition of your employment, you agree that you will not, during or after your employment, directly or indirectly disclose, use, copy, or permit the use of any Brookside Confidential Information except as necessary to perform your job duties for the benefit of Brookside. “Brookside Confidential Information” includes all non-public information relating to Brookside, its affiliates, and their respective personnel, students, vendors, and partners, including without limitation: personnel lists, compensation practices, and other personnel information; student names, academic records and information; vendor and partner information (including contracts with any of the foregoing); financial data; communications to/from and filings made with any governmental agency; business plans and strategies; proprietary methods; technical data; marketing information; and any other information that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential or proprietary. You further agree to protect such information using reasonable care and to return (or permanently delete, as applicable) all Brookside Confidential Information upon termination of your employment. The foregoing will not be deemed to limit disclosures where required or protected by applicable law. You acknowledge that student information in particular is also protected under federal law, specifically, the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). As an employee, you will be required to comply with FERPA. For more information on complying with FERPA, refer to your Brookside Employee Handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”

Education and Certifications

• UMKC School of Social Work select participant ONLY

Skills and Traits

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and/or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations.
• Can work independently and in a team setting.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require sitting, standing, and walking for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier). 
• This position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In collaboration with SchoolSmartKC and the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s School of Social Work, the Practicum Student receives a monthly stipend as assigned in the agreement with the School.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY 

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,  color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the
position being filled.