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Form of workOur mission at Heartland AEA is to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. To do this, we embrace diversity and inclusion by seeking out and hiring those whose differences are reflected in a variety of forms. Heartland AEA does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetics, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, parental, family or marital status. We provide services to an ever-growing variety of students and families across central Iowa, and it is our duty to work to provide that same diversity among the individuals we employ. Our goal is for all employees to be able to engage and work effectively with others different from themselves, treating each other with respect and to retain employees who desire to meet this goal.
We strive to cultivate an environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance by providing a wide variety of employee benefits, including but not limited to,
- No-cost individual healthcare coverage
- IPERS retirement benefit
- Opportunities for a flexible work schedule depending on position
- Time off including Winter Break
- On-going coaching and mentoring for professional growth
- An Employee Assistance Program and a Wellness Program to help ensure our employees are able to bring their best selves to work each day
At Heartland AEA we understand that WE is always stronger than ME, and together we can make a difference for all children and youth.
Description:
Full-time Earlly Childhood School Social Worker position available for the 2023-24 school year, based out of the Altoona Regional Office, serving children ages birth to 5 years and their families in the Southeast Polk school districts with specific building assignments to be determined. This position will have a 192 day contract and provide services for the identification, evaluation, and educational programming of children. This position will coordinate IFSPs and IEPs, provide direct service in the home, and work closely with families and the school district in implementing the transition plan as a child is turning 3 years old and transitioning from Early ACCESS. This position will be responsible for adaptive behavior and behavioral programming, and training/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, successful experience in completing FBAs, developing BIPs, and modeling/coaching social, emotional, and behavioral strategies are required. This role will encourage local school districts, early childhood programs, and community organizations to implement evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices, to encourage the active involvement of families in the learning process, and to collaborate effectively with community agencies designed to support the needs of families.
Qualifications:
Candidates will need strong interpersonal and consultation skills, skills in providing direct instruction to children in home, community, and early childhood settings, as well as evidence of effective teamwork and partnerships. Candidates must possess a strong ability to communicate with parents, school staff and community resource staff and be able to involve them in a problem solving approach. Experience assessing and programming for students with significant behavioral and cognitive and communication needs and experience working in Early ACCESS and early childhood settings are required. Experience supporting systemic school improvement in social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health (SEBMH) within tiered systems of supports is desired. Candidates must be appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (or have the ability to obtain a license) and possess a master's degree in social work. Basic computer and technology skills are required. Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required.
