School Social Worker - Genesis

School Social Worker - Genesis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible for State Certification as a School Social Worker
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Building Principal(s)

Job Goal:
To help students achieve a successful learning experience through direct casework service, drawing on family, school, and community resources as appropriate. This role will support our Genesis Program, an alternative program focused on project-based learning and social-emotional development through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist staff in the identification of children with emotional or social problems interfering with their satisfactory school adjustment and performance.
• Consult with principal, classroom teacher, support staff, parent, child or others involved to assess and develop an action plan
• Serve as Case Manager when assigned:
• Serve as key liaison to larger community of learners and families for students on caseload.
• Communicate pertinent information about teaching and learning for individual students to other teachers and service providers.
• Maintains communication to parents and colleagues over time as needed to support and promote student services in the regular program.
• (a) Request assistance from (b) make referrals to related services staff, e.g., counseling, psychology, speech/language, etc., as needed.
• Assist in the design and implementation of behavior management plans for students whose needs extend to this domain.
• Maintain a schedule of annual reviews and triennial (re-evaluation) reviews consistent with law and district practice.
• Plan and schedule Planning and Placement Team Meetings for assigned students as needed to comply with legal and district policy requirements.
• Coordinate meetings with staff and/or parents as needed to share information regarding students' programs and progress.
• Ensure that all required paperwork is distributed to parents.
• Ensure all paperwork for student transportation needs is completed in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the transition process of students from building to building and/or program to program.
• Determine if additional training of staff is required and assure implementation of same
• Provide direct individual or group services to the child and/or his/her parents, assisting with an action plan that allows the student to enhance school learning and behavior.
• Maintain list of current community resources and referral sources.
• Assist student and family in obtaining appropriate outside referrals and community resources
• Serve as liaison between school and community agencies and resources.
• Consult with classroom teachers and support staff regarding children who may not need direct service but present behaviors of concern.
• Consult with teachers when appropriate in an attempt to improve classroom climate for all children.
• Serve as a member of the Early Intervention Team and Pupil Study Team and serves as a member of the Planning and Placement Team.
• Serve as a regular member of Student Assistance Team.
• Prepare a social history on each child was recommended by the Planning and Parent Team.
• Participate in the early identification of pre-Kindergarten children with potential learning problems through the Wilton Preschool Services.
• Offer casework services to pre-Kindergarten children and their parents on a selective basis.
• Participate in staff orientation programs, faculty meetings, PTA functions, and any other group meetings to further the general understanding of children.
• Maintain case notes on each child referred for services.
• Work cooperatively with and effectively utilizes the special services of the school psychologist, school counselors, language, speech and hearing clinicians, reading teachers, nurses and physicians.
• Maintain professional contacts through organizational meetings, conferences, and informal contacts with school social workers in other school systems and social work consultants.
• Serve as mandated reporter for cases of abuse, neglect and truancy and liaison with Department of Children and Families and truancy officer.
• Keep informed on current educational trends, practices, and…