Social Worker

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker 

FLSA: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director / Assistant Director of Student Services 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days and benefits will be specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. 
• Bilingual preferred. 

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work under the supervision of the Executive Director and Assistant Director of Student Services.
• Support children’s social and emotional well being.
• Advocate for services for all children. 
• Develop individual family service plans. 
• Conduct home visits as deemed appropriate. 
• Refer children and families to community agencies. 
• Obtain information from the child’s parents/guardian.
• Work with children on an individual and group basis.
• Work in cooperation with all school staff.
• Assist school personnel with attendance laws and district policies. 
• Maintain a positive relationship between the home and school. 
• Maintain confidentiality.
• File FINS petitions in juvenile court as needed.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as required. 
• File all reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Provide appropriate training for teachers and staff. 
• Function as a liaison between the school and the juvenile court system.
• Prepare accurate records and documentation that may be required by the juvenile court. 
• Mobilize family, school and community resources to support the academic, social and emotional success of students. 
• Work with students and parents/guardians to encourage regular school attendance.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned 

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

See Salary Schedule   

For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website.

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https://fortsmithschools.schoolspring.com/ if interested.