Social Worker, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational

ESC of Central Ohio Educational Service Center of Central Ohio - Columbus, Ohio

Social Worker

Job : 5487622

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 06, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Description: Social Worker

Must hold an Ohio Board Social Worker license; and must hold or have the ability to get a Pupil Services License or Registration as a School Social Worker through the Ohio State Board of Education.

• Provide social work case management for students and families
• Provide parent/guardian educational workshops on identified issues related to child development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/parent/student communication
• Collaborates with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning
• Serves on both school-based and system-wide committees to address educational issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for students
• Provides crisis intervention services
• Conducts staff development on issues related to social, emotional, environmental factors that impact learning
• Develops programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process
• Conducts home visits related to establishing communication and positive connections
• Develops a narrative for social services and parent involvement annually
• Supervises and assists in training student social workers
• Assists the staff in organizing and coordinating with community resources
• Work with staff to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues that interfere with student achievement
• Conduct assessments to determine student needs and develop a plan of interventions
• Serves on RTI and IEP teams that request social work services or consultation
• Provide therapeutic intervention services to individuals, groups, and families
• Provide mental health consultation
• Develop programs to address the needs of students
• Provide consultation regarding home/community factors impacting student achievement
• Serve as school/home/community liaison
• Develop partnerships with community agencies to address the needs of students
• Identify and facilitate referrals for students and families to community agencies and resources
• Provide parents and families with needed information regarding social services and assists them in obtaining such services
• Provide family support and education
• Attend program meetings, in-service training, and professional workshops and/or conferences
• Crisis intervention and follow-up with support services to students, staff, and families
• Perform other related duties necessary for the fulfillment of the program needs as assigned

Commensurate with experience

Director of Student Services

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January 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services >
Social Worker

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• Columbus, Ohio 43219
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