What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Orange County Schools?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
School Social Worker
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Student Support/ Curriculum and Instruction
SALARY
Teacher/Support Staff Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal / Director Student Support
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The School Social Worker provides comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience. Additionally, the School Social Worker responds to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Exceptional Children Department, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families with accessing appropriate community resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge and skill for direct and indirect intervention including;
- Counseling on an individual, group, or family basis;
- Consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals regarding student problems and appropriate change strategies;
- Networking with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children;
- Comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice;
- Thorough understanding of the school social work profession including associated laws(IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.), ethical issues, professional issues, and standards;
- Thorough knowledge of the foundations of school psychology;
- Thorough knowledge of the role and function of the school social worker;
- Thorough understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental condition, cultural diversity, and family systems.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree of School Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work that leaders;
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- NC License in School Social Worker or eligible for a provisional license
- Must possess Social Work Certification;
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in school social work or related field;
- Spanish Speaking
- Masters of School Social Worker
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve on student support teams IEPs, 504s, student re-entry, and special education committees at assigned schools in the district;
- Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions;
- Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals;
- Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation;
- Attend and participate in consultation meetings and other meetings as necessary 6. Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action;
- Assist the school with following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention;
- Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested;
- Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises;
- Respond to referrals requesting verification of residence;
- Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services;
- Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals;
- Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and students to agencies when appropriate;
- Serve on school-based PLC, suicide prevention, and CISM teams;
- Serves as liaison between school, family, and community;
- Coordinates various prevention and intervention programs and services;
- Conducts home visits as needed/requested by Principal, Director of Student Support Services, and Chief Operations Officer;
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and School-based Principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.