Social Worker - 2 Positions (26​/27 SY) - JOB# 4383 - Modified - Extended

Job Description The School Board of Highlands County

Position Title:

Social Worker Assignment:
Social Worker - Student Services Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in social work, school social worker, or social welfare

Bachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification only Certified or eligible for certification in school social work by the Florida Department of Education or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Florida Department of Health Valid Florida Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

Prefer candidates with school based experience.

Participates in planning, developing and evaluation of programs and/or service to students

Participates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees as needed to help meet the needs of identified students

Establishes long and short range plans based on student needs, District, State and Federal requirements

Plans, prepares, and utilizes appropriate intervention and integrated strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences

Assists in preparing for changing curriculum and service needs

Prepares and maintains records as required

Writes and maintains social work/advocacy services reports pertaining to referrals for special programs

Demonstrates organizational skills by using time efficiently and effectively

Develops and maintains a directory of service agencies and specific contacts available to students and their families

Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy

Assists in the early identification of students school related problems

Prepares and interprets social and developmental histories and assessments

Participates in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and services

Observes and interviews children in school and/or home settings, individually and in groups for evaluative and remedial purposes

Reviews periodically the comprehensive assessment records, IEPs and cumulative records of assigned student

Accesses student records on a need-to-know basis and protects their confidentiality

Serves as liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate information

Helps families understand and accept services from other community agencies when such specialized assistance is necessary

Helps ensure participation of parents in school conferences affecting their children through home visits, telephone contact, correspondence, and other means

Helps ensure parents understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their children

Suggests intervention strategies for teachers to use with students

Works cooperatively with appropriate community health, education, and welfare resources, sharing, obtaining and coordinating information, reports, recommendations, and activities for maximum use of all resources

Helps to improve students attendance at school, which may include coordinating services with Children and Family Services, school office staff, parents and students

Provides individual and group counseling with children and parents when necessary

Confers regularly with principals, teachers, other student service disciplines, and school specialists regarding children with learning and behavior problems

Utilizes effective consultative behaviors with parents, school staff, and teachers about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of students

Enlists the cooperation of parents in examining the family situation and together evaluates the strengths and problem areas

Interprets education policies, programs and procedures related to social work services/advocacy

Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community service agencies

Initiates and/or participates in…