School Social Worker

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker works collaboratively with school administration, teachers, families, and community agencies to reduce barriers to learning and support the academic, social, emotional, and psychological success of all students. Utilizing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), this position provides direct intervention, crisis management, family advocacy, and systemic consultation within a school setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Pursuant to OAR , the scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the following core domains:

• Assessment and Data-Driven Planning
• Direct Interventions & Support Services
• Consultation & Collaboration
• Family and Community Resource Coordination

Qualifications:

Comprehensive understanding of child development, systemic racism, social justice issues, and the impact of trauma on early childhood learning. Knowledge of Oregon School Law and Policy, mandatory reporting laws, and FERPA/HIPAA regulations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse student population, parents, and community stakeholders. Strong crisis-management techniques and the ability to maintain level-headedness in high-stress situations.

Education/Certification:

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a regionally accredited institution. Required to hold or be immediately eligible to obtain an active School Social Worker License issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) (Preliminary, Professional or Reciprocal).

Working Conditions:

The employee may work beyond an eight-hour day or a five-day work week attending meetings, conferences, and school activities. The employee needs to be competent in conflict resolution. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in confrontational and emotional situations involving staff, students, parents and patrons. Confidentiality is a top priority for the persons in this position. The employee at times works under varied workloads and inflexible deadlines.

Problems may arise which require immediate attention setting up conflicting priorities. Sound judgment is required to effectively prioritize these demands. The employee must be able to lift materials, boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. The employee may need to participate with others in lifting /moving equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. The employee may come into contact with biohazards such as human waste, saliva, or blood, and should take appropriate protective precautions.

Emotional Resilience:
Must be capable of effectively working in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing due to crisis response and exposure to student trauma.

Terms of Employment: 191 Day Rate: $64,373 to $105,298 First consideration for this position will be given to properly licensed members of the collective bargaining unit. A fingerprint-based criminal history investigation will be required. South Coast ESD is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap or marital status.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or disabilities. Union:
South Coast ESD Education Association Bargaining unit members shall have first consideration for vacancies in bargaining unit positions, if qualified by license and experience. First consideration means bargaining unit members will be interviewed during the posting period and notified whether they will be offered the job prior to the interviews of, and/or the job being offered to, someone outside the bargaining unit.