Social Worker - Attendance

School Social Worker Attendance

The Attendance Social Worker works with students, families, school personnel and community agencies to promote school attendance and enforce compulsory attendance laws.

Attendance Services Responsibilities

• Enforces compulsory attendance laws.
• Assess students and families to determine appropriate interventions and encourage school attendance.
• File Child in Need of Supervision petitions in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, when appropriate.
• File criminal charges against parents/guardians, when appropriate.
• Prepare court cases and present cases in court as a representative of Stafford County Public Schools.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with students and parents/guardians, including meeting with families in the school, home, and community environments.
• Assist families in accessing appropriate community resources to include making referrals and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with community agencies (ie Juvenile Court Services, Department of Social Services, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, and Court System) to ensure the needs of students and families are met.

School Division Responsibilities

• Provide training to school personnel regarding compulsory attendance laws, meaningful tiered interventions to address attendance barriers, and the court process.
• Collaborate with school personnel on information related to the student and family including strengths, needs, and barriers to positive attendance.
• Conduct regular meetings with school-based attendance teams to review data and trends.
• Consult with school personnel, parents/guardians and other appropriate individuals to help increase the understanding of students and to help provide an atmosphere conducive to the student's growth and development.
• Support the Attendance Coordinator in the facilitation of division attendance initiatives.
• Monitor division attendance trends and chronic absenteeism in collaboration with the Attendance Coordinator.

Education Attainment (Required):
Master's degree in accredited School Social Work program with a minimum of 60 graduate hours

Education Attainment (Preferred):

Relevant Experience (Required):
Three (3) years of successful, full-time experience working with diverse populations

Relevant Experience (Preferred):

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required):
Postgraduate Professional Certificate from the Virginia Board of Education with the School Social Worker endorsement or eligibility for same

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

• Knowledge
• Compulsory attendance laws
• McKinney-Vento and all requirements
• Juvenile court system and other community agencies
• Child development and growth stages
• Current special education regulations, issues and related laws
• Alternative education programs and placements
• Skills
• Effective interpersonal communication and human relations skills with students, staff, parents, and administration
• Ability
• Work effectively with diverse populations.
• Communicate appropriately in both oral and written form; thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage.
• Adhere to confidentiality as prescribed in federal, state laws and division policies and regulations.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands
- Rarely
- Occasionally
- Frequently

Lifting – 1–25 lbs - X

Lifting – 26–50 lbs - X

Lifting – 50+ lbs - X

Carrying – 1–25 lbs - X

Carrying – 26–50 lbs - X

Carrying – 50+ lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs - X

Physical Demands
- Rarely
- Occasionally
- Frequently

Standing - X

Sitting - X

Walking - X

Reaching - X

Turning/Twisting - X

Balancing/Climbing - X

Stooping/Kneeling - X

Crouching/Crawling - X

Job Family: SOCIAL WORKER

Calendar: LICENSED 11 MONTH (220 DAYS)

Pay Structure: TEACHER SALARY SCALE

Position:

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Job Grade: T40-T61

Job Code: 2054

Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.