School Social Worker​/Aiken

Overview

Position Title:

Social Worker

Department:
Operations and Student Services

Reports To:

Coordinator of Social Work

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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.

• 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 Services and Coordinator of Social Work

Education and/or

Experience:

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.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

State Licensure in Social Worker

Not applicable

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable…