School Social Worker

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6A-4.003; OR a Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement with diverse individuals in a community setting other than a prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate in school social work or Valid Clinical Social Worker License.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Revised: 3/8/22

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community.
• Advocate for children ensuring that students’ and families’ rights are observed.
• Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
• Assist the school in following Board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend truancy intervention meetings and court proceedings.
• Serve on the Child Study Team at each school to assist students experiencing attendance, academic, social, emotional, and/or health problems.
• Participate in meetings with local school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agency staff to provide coordinated evaluation and planning.
• Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and offer support in response to school referrals.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire social developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
• Analyze data to implement best practices.
• Utilize community resources to serve family and student needs.
• Encourage an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural values and traditions.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date, and accurate records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation.
• Collaborate with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer families to agencies when appropriate.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Professional Code of Ethics.

Revised: 3/8/22

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