What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor position at Buncombe County Schools?
Percent Employed: 100%
Months of Employment: 10
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: Full benefits
Pay Range: State Salary Salary Schedule [10.5% - 18% local supplement]
Position Purpose: The School Social Worker (SSW)/Student Support Counselor (SSC) promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The SSW or SSC significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment. Such an environment is achieved by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.
Minimum Degree Level: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the CSWE, OR a master's degree in school counseling; A valid NC School Social Work Educator's license, or the ability to earn one within 3 years of hire, OR a valid NC School Counselor License; Or such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Provisional Licensed Pathways: If you are offered a position with BCS, our licensure specialist can share information on the School Social Worker Provisional license.
Job Description: School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor
Email our licensure specialist, shonda.haynes@bcsemail.org, if you have licensure questions. Email the School or Department for specific job questions.