What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker (407)[188] position at Student Support?
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POSITION TITLE: School Social Worker |
JOB CODE: 407 |
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DIVISION: Chief of Staff |
SALARY SCHEDULE: School Social Workers |
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DEPARTMENT: Policy, Planning and Student Support |
WORK DAYS: 188 |
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REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, School Social Work |
PAY GRADE: CSC (5, 6, or 7) |
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FLSA: Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Acts as a liaison between school, home, and community to provide services and advocacy to students and families. |
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REVISION DATE(S): 4/25 |
REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational Level: Master of Social Work Degree required |
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Certification/License Required: Service Certificate S-5; Certified School Social Worker; LCSW license preferred |
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Experience: 1 year school social work or 5 years general social work preferred |
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities |
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; organization, time management |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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Complies with School Social Work Department Standard Operating Procedures and attends appropriate in-services and staff development to enhance professionalism. |
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Works effectively with students, parents, and school personnel to serve the needs of all students and to resolve issues in order to promote student success. |
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Makes home visits after consultation with administration and/or upon school social worker assessment. |
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Conducts individual and group counseling activities and/or programs to provide student-centered services to assist with adjustment, attendance, academic achievement, and mental health issues. |
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Serves as liaison between school, home, and the community in order to disseminate information and enhance the student’s personal and academic growth which may result in referrals to a specialist and/or community agencies for more intensive services. |
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Participates in RTI, parent/teacher conferences and other student support activities. |
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Makes appropriate and reasonable efforts to verify residency of students for school enrollment. |
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Shares information with school personnel regarding the services of the school social worker. |
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Utilizes assigned technology to maintain required documentation of services rendered. |
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Works in conjunction with Cobb County Juvenile Court and truancy coordinator to enforce school attendance laws. |
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. |