About The Position

Provides services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students’ academics and ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts in a safe and healthy manner.

Requirements

  • Master of Social Work.
  • Strong understanding of social work theory and practice, and the ability to apply these principles effectively in a variety of settings.
  • Possess the ability to conduct thorough assessments and provide appropriate intervention.
  • Knowledge of behavioral interventions and community resources.
  • Collaborate with mental health professionals, student support staff, parents, students, and community groups.
  • Have the ability to facilitate training and workshops for small groups.
  • State Licensure in Social Worker
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures.
  • Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, media, administrators and organization members.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
  • Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
  • Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
  • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
  • Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, district employees and community stakeholders.
  • Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
  • Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with teachers, counselors, administrators, psychologists and nurses to address academic, social and emotional needs of students
  • McKinney-Vento school contact
  • Implements school-wide programs that support students individually and in small groups with decision making, stress management, coping strategies and overall school success
  • Promotes parental engagement with school enrollment, attendance, and academic improvement
  • Consults with school staff members and parents to identify at-risk students
  • Completes assessments and Interventions to identify barriers to student success
  • Documents each student/family contact and maintains records for each assigned school
  • As part of the Crisis Response Team, provides immediate support for students experiencing trauma, abuse, suicidal thoughts or other urgent challenges.
  • Familiarize oneself with services available in the community each year and make appropriate referrals to clients.
  • Help coordinate and implement in-service training for support service personnel when indicated
  • Develops and implements educational programs to teach parents in assigned schools effective parenting skills
  • Assist families with interpretation of school policies and procedures
  • Advocates for appropriate services for students and their families
  • Contacts homes of students in assigned schools and acts as a liaison between home, school, and community
  • Conducts home visits as needed
  • Conducts need assessments to improve delivery of services
  • Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Student Servicesand Coordinator of Social Work
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