ElevatEd·Beachwood, Ohio
The Social Worker implements the Conscious Discipline framework to support students' emotional regulation and social-emotional development. They collaborate with teachers to model behavioral strategies and connect families with community resources.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate, and caring Social Worker to join our team!
The Early Childhood Social Worker serves as a vital bridge between emotional health and school success. This role focuses on implementing the Conscious Discipline framework to foster a safe, connected, and regulated learning environment for both students and staff.
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Utilize Conscious Discipline techniques (e.g., the Brain State Model) to help students move from survival or emotional states to an executive state of learning.
Direct
Support: Conduct individual and small-group sessions focusing on social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and conflict resolution.
Crisis
Management: Provide immediate, trauma-informed de-escalation support using the "Safe Place" philosophy and breathing techniques.
Advocacy: Act as a voice for the child’s social and emotional needs within the classroom and home environment.
Partner with teachers to integrate Conscious Discipline structures, modeling the adult first philosophy.
Modeling
Practices: Demonstrate how to transform discipline encounters into teaching moments for life skills.
Professional
Development: Lead workshops on best practice in the field of social and emotional development and the powers/skills of Conscious Discipline.
Consultation: Assist teachers in interpreting challenging behaviors as "calls for help" and developing individualized behavior plans.
Educate parents and caregivers on Conscious Discipline principles to ensure consistency between home and school environments.
Resource
Coordination: Connect families with community mental health resources, medical services, and basic needs support.
Transition
Support: Assist families and students with the transition into early childhood programs or into elementary school settings.
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Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and a valid state licensure (LMSW/LCSW) or school certification. Expertise in early childhood brain development and Conscious Discipline is highly preferred.
Market context
In Ohio, early childhood social worker roles are typically driven by school and community needs for student support, family engagement, and early intervention. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree in social work, valid LMSW/LCSW licensure or school certification, and preferred experience with early childhood brain development and Conscious Discipline. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of work with young children and families.
