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Social Worker – Moss Street Partnership School

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

998764

Functional Title:

Social Worker – Moss Street Partnership School

Position Type:

Moss Street Partnership School

Position Eclass:

EB - EHRA 11 month leave earning

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

North Carolina General Statute Chapter 116, Article 29A (116-239.5) provided for the establishment of nine university laboratory schools with the mission of “improving student performance in local school administrative units with low-performing schools by providing an enhanced education program for students residing in those units and providing exposure and training for teachers and principals to successfully address challenges existing in high need school settings. The laboratory school shall provide an opportunity for research, demonstration, student support, and expansion of the teaching experience and evaluation regarding management, teaching, and learning.”

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an enthusiastic, committed, and innovative School Social Worker for the Moss Street Partnership School. The position is eleven-month, full-time, EHRA non-faculty in the School of Education available in July of 2021. Moss Street Partnership Teachers will be housed at Moss Street Partnership School, 419 Moss Street, Reidsville, NC. Moss Street Partnership School staff report to the Principal of Moss Street Partnership School.

Moss Street Partnership School staff will work with K-5 students, other faculty of the Partnership School, professional education program faculty at UNCG, relevant personnel from Rockingham County Schools, and external agency personnel with the mission of improving teaching and learning for students at the Partnership School. The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment. Such an environment is achieved by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies. The school social worker will work collaboratively to achieve the mission of the school. The school social worker will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote academic and personal success for all students and adults in the school. The school social worker will work collaboratively with the Principal and UNCG faculty/staff to support the successful social, emotional, physical, and academic growth of the students at the Partnership School.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters of Social Work degree is required from a CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) program; and two years of experience as a school social worker. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions. A current school social worker license in North Carolina is required.

The individual should be self-directed; organized with attention to detail; in possession of strong interpersonal relationship skills, including collaboration with community members, school personnel, and university personnel; highly motivated and receptive to innovative practices/procedures; and willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/ expectations of the work and operations of the Partnership School.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidate will possess:
•Clinical Social Worker licensure (LCSW), three years of experience, proficient on most recent evaluation;
•Experience working with diverse populations;
•Commitment to creating a caring school relationship and culture;
•Technologic proficiency;
•Innovation and outcomes orientation;
•Commitment to working collaboratively for the benefit of all students;
•Experience working on a multidisciplinary team;
•Experience completing Exceptional Children evaluations;
•Experience working collaboratively with community organizations and volunteers.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$49,195 – $58,014

Org #-Department:

Partnership School - 12022

Job Open Date:

04/27/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

11

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Assessment of Student, Family, and School Needs – Effectively and appropriately assesses and addresses the needs, characteristics, and interactions of students, families, Partnership School personnel, and community.

Essential Tasks:

1.1 Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.

1.2 Uses assessment and evaluation results to develop appropriate interventions for students, families, schools, and communities.

1.3 Addresses the needs of the school, students, families, and community by collaborating with the Student Support Services Team to design a holistic approach to any barriers or problems with the educational process.

Percentage Of Time:

35%

Key Responsibility:

Direct Services/Service Delivery – Uses knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home, school, and community to intervene for student success via such practices as assessment, crisis intervention and response, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, dropout prevention, graduation awareness, and coordination of school and community services.

Essential Tasks:

2.1 Promotes family support of students’ learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies.

2.2 Provides services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offers students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience.

2.3 Develops and provides training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the Moss Street Partnership School.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Advocacy – Advocates for appropriate services for students and their families.

Essential Tasks:

3.1 Advocates and facilitates change that effectively responds to the needs of students, families, and school systems using appropriate statutes, case law, policies, and procedures.

3.2 Promotes services to students and their families within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances families’ support of students learning experiences.

3.3 Assists students and their families in gaining access to formal and informal community resources.

Percentage Of Time:

20%

Key Responsibility:

Consultation and Collaboration – Consults and collaborates with stakeholders on behalf of students and their families.

Essential Tasks:

4.1 Consults with stakeholders to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home, local education agency, and community that affect students’ educational experiences.

4.2 Consults on such issues as attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse, neglect, and the importance of confidentiality.

4.3 Initiates and supports activities to overcome institutional barriers and gaps in services as leaders and members of interdisciplinary teams with the unique contribution of bringing the home, school, and community perspective to the interdisciplinary process.

4.4 Works with internal and external individuals, groups, and organizations to develop programs or systems of care that support and enhance the health, social and emotional well-being, and safety of students.

4.5 Uses extensive knowledge of community resources, enabling the school social worker to play a critical role in facilitating the provision of community services in the Partnership School.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation – Effectively plans, implements, and evaluates programs that promote student and family success.

Accountability – Advocates, facilitates, and contributes to School Social Worker accountability for outcomes aligned with local, state, and federal policies and guidelines.

Essential Tasks:

Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation – Effectively plans, implements, and evaluates programs that promote student and family success.
5.1 Conducts individual and/or system-wide surveys to assess the school and/or community needs.
5.2 Plans and helps to implement school and/or system-wide programs to promote a safe, healthy, caring school climate that fosters academic success.
5.3 Assists in the evaluation of effective departmental, school-based, system community, and statewide programs

Accountability – Advocates, facilitates, and contributes to School Social Worker accountability for outcomes aligned with local, state, and federal policies and guidelines.
6.1 Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work Practice.
6.2 Maintains accurate case records and documentation.
6.3 Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and abides by said laws and regulations with emphasis on persons with disabilities, child welfare, mental health, confidentiality, and student and parent rights.
6.4 Evaluates own practice and disseminates the findings to consumers, school districts, the community, and the profession.
6.5 Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills

Physical Effort:

Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Climbing-Stairs - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C, Outside - O

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
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