2023-2024 School Year

Anticipated/Pending Budget Approval

Job Goal: The school based social worker will provide tier 2 and 3 supports for students and families in need of social emotional support. 

As a member of the Student Support Team, the School based Social Worker will work with students in need by contributing to the implementation of a plan with the support team at the student’s school. This may include brief crisis intervention, prevention efforts, and consultation with families and guardians as well as coordinating with outside services to ensure the student is adequately supported and monitored in school.

Qualifications: 

• Possession of LISW license preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Master's Degree; in human services field, with emphasis on social work

Responsibilities:

• Per the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A, collective bargaining agreement
• Collaborate with SST team to support students and families
• Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive relationships
• Avocate for resources within school district and community partners
• Preform Safety Assessments
• Work with theraputic groups
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Services

Terms of Employment:

• SEU Union A Work Year: 189 Days (Additional days paid per diem)
• Five additional days, scheduled either before the start and/or after the end of the student school year, with the exact dates to be determined by the Social Worker Manager and/or Director of Student Services.

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work