School Social Worker
The School Social Worker's roles include providing evidence-based educational, behavioral, and mental health services; promoting a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence; and maximizing access to school-based and community-based resources.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Provides in-home psychosocial assessments. Serves on multidisciplinary team(s) to address needs of students with or without disabilities.
Consultation:
Contributes special knowledge of human behavior and relationships to staff. Consults with parents regarding ways they can help their child become effective in school.
Intervention:
Provides crisis intervention services. Provides direct services to students and parents.
Coordination/Liaison:
Serves as liaison between school, families and community agencies.
Planning/Preparation:
Assists the school in planning programs that prevent, reduce or alleviate situations which interfere with the learning process of students.
Administration/Management:
Organizes time, resources, and services to meet workload demands. Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records.
Professional Responsibilities/Development:
Abides by NASW's Professional Code of Ethics.
Requirements:
Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in School Social Work (eligibility: earned a master's of social work degree with a minimum of 60 graduate-level semester hours; or earned an advanced standing master's of social work degree with a minimum of 30 graduate-level semester hours). Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.
Ability to analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding needs for services. Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, school personnel and resource persons in the community, and mediate differences between family members and school personnel. Ability to prioritize and manage time. Provide own transportation and maintain a valid driver's license.
Application Requirements:
You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following documents should be uploaded to be considered for the position:
Resume Virginia Public Personnel Services license or transcripts if license has not been received Most recent performance evaluation (internship evaluation if new to the profession) Feedback from those persons listed on reference forms (minimum of
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Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; . Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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