Title: SOCIAL WORKER
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Job Objectives: Provides prevention/intervention and counseling support to promote social and emotional growth in students.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio license appropriate for the assignment: Ohio Department of Education School Social Worker License; Licensed Social Worker; Licensed Independent Social Worker; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Professional Counselor
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize community support for prevention activities.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Conducts individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Communicates effectively with school personnel, parents, and other concerned persons.
• Works collaboratively with school and community staff and families to promote student success.
• Determines appropriate counseling procedures and techniques to be applied.
• Helps students examine their abilities, achievement, and interests focusing on the student’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical characteristics that influence the learning process.
• Identifies school and community resources.
• Follows policies and procedures for student referrals, release of student information, and receipt of information from external agencies.
• Builds professional relationships with colleagues to share knowledge and resources.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Implements effective classroom management procedures. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds student conduct code.
• Takes part in professional activities, faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and parent conferences as appropriate. 
• Upholds confidentiality following state and district guidelines.
• Provides transportation as needed to client appointments and meetings.
• Promote a favorable image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Coordinates and facilitates community resources for students and their families.
• Uphold employee code of conduct.
• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role model for others.
• Consults parents as needed (e.g. telephone calls, conferences, etc.)
• Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g. law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.)
• Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns (e.g., grief, socialization, personal behaviors, conflict mediation, etc.)
• Provide professional development sessions and training for staff.
• Helps staff address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.)
• Participates in student assistance team meetings. Works with the team to reach a consensus on identified student.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with innovative counseling strategies.
• Take precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services.

Abilities Required:
The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves work-related supplies and equipment.
• Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling.
• Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with others.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

Working Conditions:
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require detailed paperwork.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.