Social Worker (certified)

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:                    Director of Social Workers
                                                                  Principal of assigned school

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree (M.S.W.) in Social Work and appropriate licensure as required by the IDOE.
• Candidate must have competencies in social work theory, social work methods, group dynamics, community organization, psychology and family counseling.
• Social worker must have ability to work well with students and adults.
• Candidate must have three years prior social work experience with schools, private or public agency.
• Duties may include evening and weekend work on occasion.

DUTIES:

• Coordinate social services to students, parents, administrators, teachers, and community agencies; liaison between school and community.
• Provide individual and group counseling of students and parents.
• Apply resources of the schools and community to solve student problems.
• Serve on committees and agency boards that relate to student/family populations. Serve on school committees including Student Assistance Team.
• Prevention/intervention, advocacy, consultation with regard to student needs.
• Develop and facilitate various support groups, parenting classes, and in-service training for teachers.
• Work with and coordinate 504 plans and Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
• Submit abuse and neglect referrals to the Department of Child Services.
• Individual assessment and intervention.
• Support group services.
• Classroom presentations on relevant social work topics.
• Teacher consultation and/or in-service training.
• Parenting classes or parent education programs.
• Social work liaison between school and community organization.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.