SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN

JOB SUMMARY: The school social work intern serves students whose social-emotional difficulties interfere with his/her capacity to function adequately as a student. The social work intern professionally assesses the problem and through consultation, individual or group action, develops a plan to assist the student and/or his/her family. The plan may involve both the school and/or community resources. This professional relationship is dependent upon its confidential nature, and may consist of initial assessment interviews or may be an on-going program throughout the year or the student’s school career.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Provide school social work services, which address the psychosocial needs of school

age children, inclusive of Special Education (0-21yrs), and their families so as to directly address academic performance and achievement. 

• Participate in systems-based social work involving the student, the family and the school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support. 

1. Complete an assessment on the referred student that acknowledges strengths while addressing identified needs Interns will examine the role of the student within his/her family, school, and community. 

1. Serve as a liaison between Corbett School District and community agencies to provide appropriate referrals for students and families in need. 

1. Provide school based interventions, including but not limited to: 
2. a) individual and group counseling 
3. b) Crisis intervention 
4. c) Home visits 
5. d) Case management for “at risk” students. 
6. e) Collaborate with school-based staff and administrators. 
7. f) Participation in Student Success Team, 504 meetings, and Individual Education Plan meetings as needed and assist in the development of intervention plans in which school social work services are appropriate. 
8. g) Serve as a liaison and advocate for students and parents. 
9. h) Provide and/or facilitate classroom presentations.
10. i) Provide and/or coordinate in-services and staff development in areas of expertise. 

1. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to: 
2. a) Participation in regularly scheduled school social work intern training, case conferences and supervision meetings. 
3. b) Attend related conferences and seminars. 
4. c) Involvement in grant writing. 
5. d) Involvement in community collaborative and/or meetings. 
6. e) Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: A School Social Work Assistant must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a University Master’s of Social Work Program. Because School Social Work Interns provide a variety of services to students and families in need, weekly individual supervision is a critical aspect of their assignment and is required by both the school district and the participating university. In addition, Incumbents may participate in group supervision. They are required to attend and participate in the district’s School Social Work Assistant training. These collaborative trainings will address specific issues such as assessment, suicide prevention, child abuse, attendance responsibilities and laws, home visits, parent involvement, grant writing, multicultural diversity, special education, domestic violence, and substance abuse. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge of: School Systems and Academic Standards. Systems and Ecological Perspective as related to school social work. Family Systems and Mental Health Issues. Computer operations, including the use of word processing programs. Ability to: Identify expected stages of human development so as to understand and identify issues that need to be addressed. Explore alternative educational opportunities. Identify Crisis situations and provide intervention as needed. Consult with school personnel and support service staff. Collaborate with community agencies so as to access resources and when appropriate, develop additional programs. Work with the community in promoting school attendance and educational standards for behavior and achievement. Set objectives, monitor progress, and measure outcomes of service. 

ELIGIBILITY A Graduate-level student enrolled in an accredited University Master’s of Social Work Program interested in pursuing the School Social Worker Credential and in providing the services as described above. 

STIPEND $3,000