School Liaison- Psychosocial Services
School Liaison- Psychosocial Services
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Overview:
Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Serves as a liaison with school systems for patients families and community partners involved in providing education services.
- Coordinates education services and participates in familycentered patient care for all patients facilitating consent and communication with the home school district for each patient.
- Provides consultation and advocacy for families and school personnel in the process of special education referrals and development of individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
- Maintains regular contact with patient family school staff and care providers to monitor academic progress and provides intervention as needed.
- Collects necessary data and documentation for ongoing program evaluation.
- Provides training and educational materials for families school personnel patient care staff and other stakeholders.
Education Requirement:
Masters Degree in Social Work or Education required.
Licensure Requirement:
- Valid professional license as educator social worker or other appropriate professional required.
- Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and positionspecific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Skills:
- Effective initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Working knowledge of child development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and interactive computer technologies.
- Excellent customer service communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective analytic and organization skills.
- Working knowledge of special education services.
Experience:
Three years of advocacy experience in a school setting or hospital environment preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Color vision Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Depth perception Electricity Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Squat/kneel Working at Heights Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Decision Making Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
