What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Home School Visitor position at Woodland Hills School District?
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION TITLE: Social Worker/Home School Visitor
LOCATION: Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy
REPORTS TO: Assistant to the Superintendent for Administrative Services
PURPOSES OF POSITION
To aid in the accomplishment of the overall success of students in the Woodland Hills School District by addressing issues of attendance, truancy, residency verification, homelessness and accessing community resources and services.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Home and School Visitor in a public school setting is desirable. Valid certification as a Home and School Visitor as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. MSW/LSW is required.
Essential Job Functions
Attend department and monthly counselors'/nurses' and E/SAP team meetings.
Attend regularly scheduled building meetings with principals/counselors regarding the above issues.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the approved rating forms.
Interested candidates must apply through our applicant tracking system (https://www.applitrack.com/whsd/onlineapp) and submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts and certification, PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, and three letters of reference. This posting will remain open until filled.
POSITION TITLE: Social Worker/Home School Visitor
LOCATION: Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy
REPORTS TO: Assistant to the Superintendent for Administrative Services
PURPOSES OF POSITION
To aid in the accomplishment of the overall success of students in the Woodland Hills School District by addressing issues of attendance, truancy, residency verification, homelessness and accessing community resources and services.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Home and School Visitor in a public school setting is desirable. Valid certification as a Home and School Visitor as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. MSW/LSW is required.
Essential Job Functions
- Minimizing student attendance issues and verifying student residency requirements.
- Strengthening school and community relationships.
- Assisting parents/family with accessing community services.
- Conferring directly with parents/guardians on school attendance problems.
- Conferring directly with parents/guardians on repeated disciplinary problems when necessary.
- Cooperating with teachers, counselors, nurses, school psychologists and principals to assess student problems with participation in the building's E/SAP teams as appropriate.
- Obtaining information from home visits concerning a student's background and home situation and counseling parents/guardians in establishing a more favorable attitude for improving school attendance.
- Helping parents/guardians understand the school rules, regulations and programs of the
- Assisting the homeless children/youth to participate in the educational programs of the district.
- Serving as a liaison between the school and other social/governmental agencies.
- Assisting buildings with initiating charges at magistrate's office on attendance violations and representing the district at such hearings as necessary/appropriate when needed.
- Assisting all children in making a better adjustment to school.
- Maintaining accurate records and logs as required by the school district and state laws.
- Facilitate the creation of truancy elimination plans.
- Conduct truancy elimination plan meetings.
- Oversee implementation of truancy elimination program.
- Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant to the Superintendent for Administrative Services.
Attend department and monthly counselors'/nurses' and E/SAP team meetings.
Attend regularly scheduled building meetings with principals/counselors regarding the above issues.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the approved rating forms.
Interested candidates must apply through our applicant tracking system (https://www.applitrack.com/whsd/onlineapp) and submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts and certification, PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, and three letters of reference. This posting will remain open until filled.