School Social Worker

Alabama Department of Education • Empower Community School, AL

370d • $40,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The School Social Worker position aims to provide assistance with mental health services and ensure the successful transition of students between schools. The role is designed to assist all students and families in increasing the quality of education and community living.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work.
• Demonstrates effective skills in problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations.
• Possesses knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education in Alabama.
• Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Works with students, families, teachers, and administrators to identify and address the social/emotional, mental health, and wellness needs of students through collaboration with school-based and community mental health professionals.
• Implements strategies that promote students' positive school adjustment in collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and community-based resources.
• Serves as a member of the basic Problem-Solving Team, complying with State and federal statutes.
• Participates in the evaluation, identification, classification, and placement of all pupils requiring Special Education.
• Performs a social assessment of students referred to the Problem-Solving Team for evaluation.
• Reports social work findings at regularly scheduled Problem-Solving meetings.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and others.
• Develops youth leadership and empowerment skills.
• Facilitates restorative justice circles, conflict resolution, and small group mental health counseling.
• Serves as liaison to community resources, providing next steps for therapy, intervention, and advocacy.
• Works with truancy officers in collaboration with Helping Families Initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree