School Social Worker

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

School Social Workers strengthen the district’s mission by providing services that enhance home, school, and community partnerships. The role addresses barriers that interfere with student performance and achievement by bringing stakeholders together and creating an environment conducive to problem solving and learning. School Social Workers assist students and families with learning, behavior, and attendance concerns, working independently under the supervision of site principals and the Supervisor of School Social Work Services. The position promotes student mental health and well-being, connects students and families with community resources, supports parental engagement, and collaborates with school staff and interdisciplinary teams. It also involves assessing students’ social, emotional, and interpersonal relationships across school, home, and community settings, identifying attendance barriers, coordinating services, and participating in professional development. The role requires travel to school sites, other district work locations, and community organizations.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate or Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Ability to read and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and the public.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the position, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, kneeling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, visual activities, and stooping.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in social work.
Field work placement in a school setting or related human service area, such as community mental health or a social service agency, or school social work experience.
Certification as a school social worker, which may be earned in accordance with School Board Policy.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group psychoeducational counseling, implement district crisis protocols, and connect students and families with community mental health services.
Serve as a liaison among schools, families, and community agencies, including advocating on behalf of students.
Promote parental engagement in education through a multi-tiered system of supports, including home visits.
Consult with classroom teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders about students’ needs and behaviors.
Develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments of students’ social, emotional, and interpersonal relationships at school, at home, and in the community.
Serve on school-based interdisciplinary teams to assist students experiencing attendance, academic, social, emotional, or health problems.
Identify barriers to student attendance and engage parents in implementing interventions to maximize student achievement.
Coordinate services with internal and external resource providers to develop a comprehensive service delivery system.
Provide and participate in professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities and tasks may change based on district needs.
Travel to various school sites, work locations, and community organizations throughout the district.