Job Information
Amergis School Social Worker in Florissant, Missouri
North St. Louis County
8:15am--4:00pm, Monday--Friday
ASAP Start, Full 2024-25 School Year
Full Benefits Offered
Must have LCSW certification or Master's in Social Work (MSW)
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 resources as a bridge to the instructional program
Effectively transitions students from therapy to classroom and classroom to therapy
Plans in collaboration with the educational team for the prevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors, while maintaining the dignity of the student
Engages student in 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
Collaborates with 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
Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures
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.