Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Skills in strong oral and written communication, including excellent public speaking skills.
- Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
- Ability to work with a culturally and linguistically diverse group of staff.
- Strong knowledge of evidence based practices and strategies in social emotional learning, mental health, and disabilities.
- Considerable knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Hennepin County.
- Ability to prepare and present data and reports to a variety of professional audiences.
- Ability to create and administer surveys and other feedback methods.
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for the future.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others, provide constructive feedback, and resolve conflicts.
- Knowledge of best practices in clinical supervision and the role of the school social worker in special education/setting IV programs.
Essential Functions
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Some functions listed may be more prominent than others depending on organizational needs.
- Promotes the research and implementation of the best practices and evidence-based social emotional learning, mental health, and behavioral interventions within the District.
- Supervises the work of the Restorative Practices Coordinator, Chemical Health Coordinator, SEL Coordinators, and Program Coordinator.
- Represents children’s mental health and chemical health on select district level, county, and state committees.
- Implements and oversees grant initiatives in areas of responsibility.
- Acts as clinical supervisor for school social workers within the district.
- Liaison for school-based delivery model of mental health services by consultants and mental health professionals from private agencies.
- Provides back up support for crisis needs within the district.
- Leads district-wide PREPaRE teams and crisis planning work in collaboration with Health and Safety leader.
- Revises and implements 360 team planning process for sites.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.