School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Under the guidance and leadership of the Superintendent of Equity and Student Services, the School Social Worker acts as a liaison between school, home and community to ensure delivery of mandated services, other services, and advocacy to students and families. Provides services to facilitate student attendance and access to education in accordance to FAPE. Works collaboratively with students, parents, guardians, and school staff to identify and resolve student needs and issues.

Makes home visits after consultation with school leaders and/or upon social worker assessment. Ensures that the parent or guardian of all students are fully informed of any and all education rights. Serves as liaison between school, home, and the community in order to disseminate information and enhance the student's personal and academic growth which may result in referrals to a specialist and/or community agencies for more intensive services.

Participates in school team meetings, parent/teacher conferences and other student support activities. Makes appropriate and reasonable efforts to verify residency of students for school enrollment. Utilizes assigned technology to maintain required documentation of services rendered. Conducts individual, group, and family counseling activities and/or programs to provide student-centered services to assist with adjustment, attendance, academic achievement, and mental health issues. Conduct needs assessments and prioritize the activities and services to support the educational needs of all children and youth.

Collect and maintain data in accordance with the policies and procedures of the district and in compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. As appropriate, collaborate and coordinate with State Coordinators, community service providers, Title Coordinators, and school personnel responsible for the provision of education and related services for all students. Obtain school supplies, clothing, and other helpful resources through community partnerships and distribute them to students/schools.

Core competencies include cultural humility, restorative orientation and growth mindset, customer focus, exceptional interpersonal relationship skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving, decision-making/strategic thinking, data collection, data analysis, management of multiple priorities, and building synergistic partnerships with families, school and district personnel.

Required education and/or experience includes a Master of Social Work degree, a valid S-5 Certificate;
Certified School Social Worker, and 2 years of experience in school social work. Preferred education and/or experience includes 3 or more years of experience in school social work and professional licensure in social work or counseling.