Middletown, Rhode Island
Category: Education
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 985840
Work Setting: Schools
Contract Duration: 29 Weeks
Est. Pay: $45 / Hour
Posted Date: 7/22/2025
Middletown, Rhode Island
Work Setting: Schools
Category: Education
Contract Duration: 29 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $45 / Hour
Job ID: 985840
Posted Date: 7/22/2025
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Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a Social Worker – Schools. The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, and provides input in the development of the plan of care for students requiring social work intervention. LCSW & LICSW are welcomed to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishes a set of rules and procedures that are appropriate for therapeutic setting and are within the parameter of the full instructional program Designs and develops appropriate individualized service plans that are based on the IEP and supports the curriculum using diagnostic information from a variety of assessments and assessment processes Uses available and appropriate human and material resources as a bridge to the instructional program, the home, other services Effectively transitions students from therapy to classroom, classroom to therapy, and to services beyond the school Plans, in collaboration with the educational team, for the prevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors, while maintaining the dignity of the student Engages student providing positive feedback using effective reinforcement techniques Interacts effectively with (a) students, (b) family members, (c) educational team members, and (d) professionals outside the organization Knowledgeable about general development and the impact of the disability on the student and his/her family Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students Responsible for all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities. Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements:
Hold a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement Demonstrates excellence in verbal and written communications Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Governing Board may specify Computer proficiency required Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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