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Job ID: 5307004

Job Description

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1