School Social Worker - 12 month
School Social Worker - 12 month
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Job Description
Job Summary
Provides comprehensive school social work services to parents students and school staff addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responds to referrals from school administration parents teachers the district office and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Essential Functions
1. Conducts parent interviews to acquire sociodevelopmental information as needed for special education referrals.
2. Assists the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy. Attends student support team meetings.
3. Participates in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work service
4. Conducts home visits as a method to access the family and conducts interviews in response to school referrals
5. Maintains an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs. Refers parents and students to agencies when appropriate.
6. Provides counseling and support groups.
7. Provides crisis intervention services.
8. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Educations Specialization Requirements for Certification in School Social Worker (Grades PK12) Specialty Class. Professional License preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of social work practices procedures ethical issues professional issues and standards
Knowledge of casework practices and procedures
Knowledge of Florida Statutes governing compulsory school attendance education of homeless students and mandatory procedures regarding cases of child abuse and neglect
Knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Strong skills in direct and indirect intervention to include counseling on an individual group or family basis
Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong case management skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong word processing and database software skills
Ability to network with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children
Ability to consult with administrators teachers parents and other professionals
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Employment Type
Full-Time
