Provides services to those students in-class or virtual programs in need of intensive counseling/social work services as identified by the school team and their families. Provide intensive therapeutic and family intervention services to the identified school population. Works with school personnel to reduce barriers to learning. Provides resources to assist students as needed, in traditional schools and/or virtual environment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conducts in-person or virtual individual therapy and/or group counseling on a regular basis; provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs.

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Interviews student and family members to determine nature and degree of needs.

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Coordinates and collaborates with community agencies to assist students when needed.

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Interprets psychiatric and other treatments and assessments to family and individual students.

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Plans and conducts professional development trainings and individual consultations, in person or virtually, for teachers in-classroom management, curriculum planning and instructional techniques, the handling of behavior and other problems, and issues related to special education, child abuse, sexual harassment, and crisis prevention and intervention.

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Participates in crisis intervention services, including individual and school-wide prevention, intervention and post-vention activities, conducts threat determinations as needed.

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Consults with school staff to enhance student’s school performance.

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Attends and participates in school-based team conferences, Section 504 multidisciplinary meetings and IEP team meetings where appropriate and within required timelines; serves as a witness in special education mediations and hearings as requested.

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Provides support and services to families experiencing personal and environmental variables, such as economic hardship (poverty), which interfere with student progress. May conduct home visits, if appropriate.

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Completes required documentation within timelines, including case notes, IEP documentation, Medicaid billing.

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Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

·       Master's Degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

·       One (1) year experience providing social work services in a clinical or school setting dealing with children/adolescents and their familie required.

·       One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools required.

·       One (1) year school-based experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

·       Excellent interpersonal skills. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to write, implement, and document student intervention plans. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to adhere to school, department and district policies, rules and practices, and professional ethics. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/ guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Job requires direct in-person or virtual provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Intermediate/Mid-Level

·       Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred.). Intermediate/Mid-Level

Language Requirements

·       Bilingual/Biliterate If assigned to bilingual program, bilingual and biliterate in targeted language required.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

·       Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) issued by Board of Social Work Examiners required; or

·       Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) issued by Board of Social Work Examiners required; or

·       Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) issued by Board of Social Work Examiners required.

Driving Requirements

·       N/A

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Weight and Force Demands

Lifting and carrying requirements

·       Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

·       N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:

4/1/2022

Established Date:

12/1/2018

Title Code:

D33821

Title:

WORKER: SOCIAL TEMPORARY

Reports to Generic:

Coordinator

Reports To Specific:

COORDINATOR: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK