School Social Worker

School Social Worker

This position’s purpose is to provide support for our students and families in a number of ways. You provide information on services available to eligible students and families. You convey information regarding school and district activities/procedures and refer families to other agencies when needed and available. This position also facilitates the administrative processes to ensure operations are compliant with count, state and/or federal requirements.

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g., financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies and school sites (e.g., mental health, probation, medical, etc.) to provide referrals for families and/or students.
• Reviews and monitors student attendance by following state and school board policy that may include referrals, pre-court conferences, and court referrals.
• Identifies and supports homeless youth and foster care students by ensuring that the township is meeting the required McKinney Vento Education Act and state foster care guidelines.
• Provides ongoing behavioral counseling with students individually and in small groups, and maintains documentation of counseling records.
• Provides information regarding guardianship, completes custodial agreements as needed and works with the Department of Child Services on maintaining accurate records of placements.
• Works as part of the school team on the Behavioral Intervention Team, implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, assisting with functional behavioral assessments and crisis intervention.
• Identifies community resources and connects families to meet their needs.
• Reports child neglect and abuse as necessary and completes all protocol requirements.
• Conducts home visits as necessary for proof of residency, homelessness and other specific family needs.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars.
• Responds to inquiries to provide information on district support services and/or educational programs.
• Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan and addresses the needs of the student.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PEA certified position.

Standard work schedule as set forth in the Contract.

• Ability to communicate to diverse groups.
• Ability to connect with our students and families in need.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations, both state and federal.
• Ability to research social agencies to address the needs of the student and the families.
• Ability to compile, maintain, and analyze accurate data.

• Stand for extended periods of time – Seldom.
• Lift 25 pounds – Occasional.
• Carry 25 pounds – Seldom.
• Work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings – Often.
• See for the purpose of reading laws, codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter – Often.
• Communicate so others will clearly understand a normal conversation – Very Frequent.
• Operate job-related equipment – Very Frequent.
• Reach in all directions – Very Frequent.

• Valid Indiana State Social Worker License.
• Valid Indiana State School Social Worker License.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience.

Exempt