School Social Worker

School Social Worker – Washoe County School District

Summary Description
Under general direction of the Principal and Coordinator of School Counseling, the School Social Worker will seek to address barriers to academic success that may exist within the child, home, school, and/or community. School social workers take a strengths‑based approach to assessment and seek to intervene across the many systems that interface in the life of a child. By providing intervention strategies and direct services to students and their families, such as screening and assessment, case management, referral and linkage with community resources, crisis intervention and support, as well as individual or group counseling, the School Social Worker will support the mission and goals of the school district in regard to facilitating academic success for all students.

School social work services are culturally appropriate and respect the diverse environmental contexts, characteristics, and experiences of the students and families of Washoe County.

• Acts as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
• Serves as a liaison between the school/district and students, homes, community agencies or organizations, family services, protective services, courts, law enforcement, doctors, behavioral health providers, and other similar entities to address barriers to academic success.
• Advises and consults with administrators, counselors, and staff on critical issues impacting student achievement.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with school counselors, school psychologists, nurses, truancy officers, and other student support personnel to facilitate effective student support services.
• Contributes to the ongoing enrichment of the school through participation in program development and professional development opportunities.
• Provides individualized direct services to remove barriers that impede academic, social, and emotional success.
• Designs and implements behavior management programs for individuals and/or families.
• Assists students and parents with identifying and obtaining access to community services and resources.
• Assists students and families in obtaining access to medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other assessments or evaluations that may assist in identifying barriers to student success and indicate remedial measures.
• Facilitates individual, group, or family counseling or support sessions.
• Participates in crisis intervention and support teams.
• Provides assessment and referral services for students who indicate suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• Participates in school counselor training and programs.
• Adheres to the code of ethics for social workers.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Complies with school and district policies and state and federal laws.
• Maintains student records and uses Infinite Campus appropriately.
• Provides mediation services.
• Advocates for the academic, social and emotional success of pupils.
• Assists other educational personnel with case management.
• Administers biopsychosocial assessments to pupils as indicated with WCSD approved tools.
• Provides support and consultation to the school, pupils and parents or legal guardians regarding education law and special education services.
• Provides strengths‑based assessments for the school, pupils and parents or legal guardians.
• Assists parents or legal guardians with problem‑solving.
• Assists pupils with developing social skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or more advanced degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Experience:
  
  Three years of social work related experience or experience working with youth or youth‑serving organizations.
• Licenses/Certificates:
  Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada teaching license with a school social worker endorsement; or a current license issued by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers or an equivalent license from another state with commitment to obtain a license issued by the Board within one year of application. NAC 391.320 endorsement to serve as a social worker (NRS…