POSITION SUMMARY:
Elev8 Baltimore is a full-service Community School initiative that uses a set of strategic partnerships and opportunities to create improved conditions for student success. In partnership with the extended learning team, and reporting to our Manager of Clinical Services, our Licensed Social Workers provide strategies that build on the competencies of social emotional learning, offer tools to increase mental health wellness, and provide behavioral health support for students and families of those enrolled in Elev8 extended learning programs including, but not limited to, Tutoring, After-school, and Summer Programs.
This position is a full-time 10-month role
during the academic year (start of school year through June) with a schedule that is aligned with the extended learning programs.
TRAVEL: Local travel required.
STATUS: Exempt
HOURS: Typically M-F 10 AM - 6 PM
Responsibilities:
Program and Student Support
- Maintain daily contact with students and families enrolled in the Extended Learning Program
- Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to assess needs and coordinate services for students and families
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including Community School Coordinators, Extended Learning Coordinators, Program Managers, Learning Coaches and external partners
- Knowledge in delivery of programmatic services with an emphasis on social emotional learning competencies
- Participate in required training to support organizational approved interventions including, but not limited to:
- Family Check Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma/Bounce Back
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Demonstrates cultural humility, competency and commitment to clients
- Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
- Other duties as assigned
Communication and Documentation
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
- Maintain all required documentation
- Review and provide support to maintain accurate and timely documentation in Elev8 systems
- Prepare reports for program, partners and funding sources
Agency/Team Cohesion
- Responsible for attending mandatory Elev8 divisional/departmental meetings
- Attend agency meetings and events
- Complete required training on time
- Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor
- Uphold organizational values related to race, equity, and liberation of people and communities of color
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Active Social Work license (LMSW/LGSW/LCSW)
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Proficient in MS Office, data collection software, evaluation platforms and tools
- Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple critical projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner with extreme accuracy
Preferred
- Baltimore City residency is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to working in service of youth, marginalized communities and communities experiencing the systematic effects of concentrated poverty
- Experience directly supervising staff or interns
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $63,000 annually for 10-months, prorated for the first year if working less than 10 months. This role is expected to continue each academic year, contingent upon funding. Full benefits are available including health insurance (medical, dental, and/or vision), paid vacation and sick time, paid life and disability benefits, retirement, mileage, and support for professional development opportunities.
Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues and welcome, and actively seek, applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Elev8 Baltimore is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 2009. As a full-service community school organization, we partner with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career, and life. We do that by the strategic coordination of partnerships and resources while using schools as the hubs for services. Additional programmatic interventions include after-school and summer programs for children and youth, workforce development, and adult education.
