Social Worker

Eligible for mileage reimbursement or district vehicle as this is an itinerant position.
 


PURPOSE: 

School Social Workers assist school staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating services to help students and families.  They help identify factors that can make school a more successful and happier experience for some students.  Through the use of assessment, counseling, consultation and coordination of services, school social workers effectively serve students, parents, school, and community.

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Director of Student Services

PAYMENT RATE:        As established by the Board of Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Obtain and maintain a valid license (or temporary license) issued by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board:
   • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or Temporary LMSW) or
   • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW or Temporary LSCSW)
2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
3. Desire to continue career improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.
2. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
3. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines, rules, and regulations.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community.
5. Work effectively with community and social/mental health organizations.
6. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
7. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
8. Understand QPA standards and support others in assisting students in reaching these goals.
9. Support the philosophy and mission of the cooperative and school district.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Requires prolonged sitting and standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Requires some travel.
5. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
6. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
7. Must be able to provide conflict resolution skills and problem solve difficult situations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational issues.
2. Provide intervention services to prevent inappropriate special education placement.
3. Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
4. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
5. Participate in the development of student IEPs which support the QPA standards.
6. Consult with students regarding their learning and behavior problems and counsel them as necessary.
7. Work with the issues in a students living situation which are affecting the students progress and performance in school by providing group or individual counseling to the student or family.
8. Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
9. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
10. Consult with administrators and others concerning social and cultural factors which contribute to student concerns.
11. Assist with communication and mediation between parents and schools.
12. Assist with the integration of at risk students into the general classroom.
13. Collaborate with agencies serving students and their families.
14. Support building to building transitions of students.
15. Develop and implement project evaluation.
16. Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
17. Assist with writing grant renewals.
18. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
19. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
20. See that school district and cooperative policies are observed during all activities.
21. Obtain advance approval for all special activities and expenditures.
22. Assist in the implementation of Section 504 and ADA requirements.
23. Assist in the implementation of IDEA.
24. Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and ESI.
25. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.