SOCIAL WORK AIDE II ***$500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR BILINGUAL CANDIATES***

Position Summary/Purpose:

Under the supervision of a school social worker and/or administrator, the School Social Work Aide engages in tasks which provide for improved home-school cooperation. A School Social Work Aide advocates for the needs of students within the school and community.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin drivers license and a vehicle with liability coverage insurance policy to conduct home visits. This job also requires candidates to lift 8-10 pounds. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author. Non-MPS employees should attach a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Classified/Other Positions Job Posting #

Please direct all inquiries regarding this job posting to Donna Edwards at edwardd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author. Non-MPS employees should attach a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Classified/Other Positions Job Posting #

Please direct all inquiries regarding this job posting to Donna Edwards at edwardd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or GED is required. College coursework in social services is desired.

Experience Requirements:

Knowledge of the needs of children and families in an urban environment. Previous experience working in a school environment is desired.

Other Requirements:

Valid Wisconsin Drivers License

Your Own Automobile

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin drivers license and a vehicle with liability coverage insurance policy to conduct home visits. This job also requires candidates to lift 8-10 pounds. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Essential Functions/ Core Competencies:

• Conducts home visits to meet with parents/guardians and students regarding absenteeism and truancy concerns
• Connects students and families with community resources, as needed
• Consults with the school social worker to discuss current caseloads, student/family needs, and educational goals
• Attends staff and other professional meetings, in-services, and workshops, as required
• Maintains written records of all contacts (i.e., home visits, phone calls, in-school meetings, etc.) made with students and parents/guardians in the districts student data system
• Understands district attendance and truancy policies and procedures
• Responds promptly to and engages with a variety of audiences
• Provides high-quality customer service
• Performs other duties as assigned

The salary range for the Full-Time School Social Worker position starts at $20,479.00 and increases according to a set salary schedule which is based on years' of work experience in the field of Social Worker Aide.

This work schedule for this position is 10-months/200 work days during the school year.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.