Daytime Social Worker

Job Title

Reports to:

Assistant Site Director for Student Services, Site Director

Primary

Location:

Virtual Campus / Online

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher with valid Georgia social worker certificate.
• High school social working experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual instruction program in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills.
• Experience with a virtual learning environment preferred.
• This position requires availability from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help all students overcome barriers so they may participate in school regularly and be successful.
• Collaborate with Student Services team to monitor identified students. Develop intervention strategies to help them return to school.
• As-needed by referral, counsel with students and parents; help families cope with economic struggles such as financial needs, housing, applying for Medicare/Medicaid, childcare, etc.
• Conduct virtual small group and individual sessions with students and parents/guardians.
• Track data on agency referrals, McKinney-Vento referrals, suicide protocol and attendance concerns.
• Contribute to monthly Student Services newsletter with updates on self-care, mindfulness, wellness strategies, etc.
• Provide virtual crisis counseling services as requested by Counselor, Site Administrator, or any other Foothills staff for families needing medical treatment, mental health services, legal services, or other community services.
• Generate a resource list for students and families.
• Work closely with student services team in regards to drop-out prevention and recovery, McKinney-Vento, migrant education services, mandated reporter obligations, suicide awareness trainings.
• Assist in creating transition plans for students who are hospitalized and/or hospital homebound.
• Serve as liaison between Foothills and public/private agencies on an as-needed basis.
• Record all contacts in the "Contact Log" in the Counseling area of Infinite Campus.
• Present at virtual staff meetings to build social-emotional capacity for employees.
• Meet the performance and behavioral expectations of the Site Director.
• Comply with all FERPA requirements for the virtual environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director.