Social Worker - Responsive Program

Social Worker - Responsive Support Program

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Qualified by Connecticut State Department of Education #71 School Social Worker.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individual and/or group counseling for students with specific emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Respond to and manage acute situations like student dysregulation, severe mental health crises, or family emergencies.
• Contribute to assessments, support development of support plans (IEPs/504s), and help with transitions for students in special education programs.
• Link families to community resources and support systems for holistic well-being.
• Help design and implement specializing programs and training for students with social-emotional-behavioral needs.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and reports on student progress and interventions.
• Serves as a liaison between the school, home and community agencies for the purpose of helping students both directly and indirectly with their academic achievement and social and emotional adjustment.
• Compiles the social developmental history and social work notes on students and their families as appropriate.
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner.
• Provides consultative services to school personnel and to families of students experiencing social, emotional and/or academic problems.
• Initiates and/or facilitates DCF inquiries, referrals and follow-up.
• Assists school personnel and parents in dealing with attendance concerns.
• Assesses difficulties of referred students, and, when appropriate, conducts individual, group, crisis and/or meetings for students.
• Attends and participates in educational planning meetings for students.
• Participates in personnel development activities which lead to improved job performance.
• Participates on the Child Study Team and accepts Case Management assignments.
• Adheres to the NASW professional code of ethics.
• Is knowledgeable of DSM-IV diagnosis and how they affect student behavior.
• Has a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by administration.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Supervisor or Director.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Job function:
Other. Industry: Primary and Secondary Education.