School Social Worker

Position Information

Supervisor:
Dr. Bruce Copeland, Coordinator of School Social Work

Employment Period: 11 Months

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Start Date:

Immediately

Salary: $69,850 -- $112,220

Salary: $73,343 -- $117,831 (if also a licensed clinical social worker)

• Provides in-home psychosocial assessments.

• Contributes special knowledge of human behavior and relationships to staff.
• Consults with parents regarding ways they can help their child become effective in school.

• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Provides direct services to students and parents.

• Serves as liaison between school, families and community agencies.

• Assists the school in planning programs that prevent, reduce or alleviate situations which interfere with the learning process of students.

• Organizes time, resources, and services to meet workload demands.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records.

• Abides by NASW's Professional Code of Ethics.

• 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.

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.