Early Childhood Social Worker
ElevatEd
Location
Beachwood, Ohio
Quick overview
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.
Requirements summary
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.
Job description
- 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.
- Key Responsibilities Student Support & Intervention Facilitate Emotional Regulation: 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.
- Teacher &
- Staff
- Collaboration
- Classroom
- Coaching: 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.
- Family &
- Community
- Engagement
- Home-School
- Connection: 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.
- Qualifications &
- Skills
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
Licensure
Valid State Social Work license (LMSW/LCSW) or School Social Worker certification.
Expertise
Deep understanding of Conscious Discipline (certification preferred) and early childhood brain development.
Approach
Compassionate, patient, and able to maintain a calm presence in high-stress situations.
Communication
Strong interpersonal skills for effectively collaborating with diverse teams of educators and families.