School Social Worker

Person County Schools•Roxboro, NC

About The Position

The School Social Worker promotes the school’s academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The role contributes to a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing understanding of children’s emotional and social development, the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success, and effective intervention strategies. The position is a 10-month salaried role. Salary follows the North Carolina Teachers’ Salary Schedule based on teaching license, plus a local supplement. The role is exempt under FLSA and reports to the Principal and Senior Executive Director for Student Support Services.

Requirements

A North Carolina Class SWA license in Area 00006, School Social Worker, is required.
If not already certified, the candidate must be willing to obtain a provisional certificate and earn a regular certificate.
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a comparable area is required for eligibility for a provisional license.
Adhere to the values and ethics of the social work profession.
Understand and practice in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and policies relating to students and families.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in social work is desirable.
Two years of related work experience is desirable.
Clinical licensure may be required depending on job duties.

Responsibilities

Intervene, using social work methods, in situations affecting students’ educational progress.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Help families interpret school policies and procedures.
Provide appropriate services and referrals for homeless families.
Work with students and families to identify steps that promote school attendance.
Investigate, as prescribed by law, violations of compulsory attendance laws.
Assist with mental health screenings, psychosocial assessments, and referrals.
When applicable, LCSW/LCSWA staff may carry a caseload and provide clinically driven services and referrals.
Strengthen home, school, and community connections by identifying essential components of effective learning environments.
Participate in case conferences with student services personnel.
Collaborate with community agencies.
Engage students in 21st-century learning skills.
Assess school and community needs.
Implement programs, groups, and initiatives targeting at-risk populations.
Plan individual-school and system-wide programs that promote a positive and caring climate.
Ensure students’ educational, social, emotional, and physical needs are met in accordance with established laws and regulations.
Use skills that respect cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family.
Address child abuse and neglect, family functioning, parent involvement, and school attendance through consultation and education.
Maintain working relationships with students and families, staff, administrators, and community agency staff.
Adhere to the values and ethics of the social work profession.
Organize time and workload to meet the needs of students in assigned schools.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
Practice in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies relating to students and families.
Determine how community resources may benefit students, families, and families’ involvement in the academic process.
Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.