School Based Social Worker
About The Position
Under general supervision, the school social worker provides behavioral, emotional and educational counseling to groups and individuals, assists students in adjusting to school and community life and serves as liaison to other agencies. The school social worker also assists students and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care. Provides information, when appropriate to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issues. Communicates with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students' challenges. Maintains case files and reports to track students' progress and problems.
Requirements
- A master's degree in Social Work or Human Services field preferred.
- ALPHA Center Requirements: SCAADAC Clinical Counselor certification to be obtained within three years of employment.
- LPC, LMSW, LMFT, and minimum of one year of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides behavioral, emotional and educational counseling to groups and individuals
- Assists students in adjusting to school and community life
- Serves as liaison to other agencies
- Assists students and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care
- Provides information, when appropriate to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issues
- Communicates with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students' challenges
- Maintains case files and reports to track students' progress and problems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
