Duties
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Administrative Duties:
Create and prepare a variety of reports
Stays abreast on State and Federal legislation as it relates to children, school, and community environments
Represents the district in social matters regarding the community
Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community agencies
Ensures that all case files, and other records, strictly comply with policies, regulations, and procedures
Provides consultation regarding school law and school policy
Maintains confidentiality regarding student concerns
Adheres to the Employee Code of Professionalism
Assessments/Collaboration:
Gather information regarding the individual’s situation? Analyze the details of family and medical histories, and other entities
Determine the strengths and weaknesses that need to be addressed and the type of therapy or treatment plan that needs to be created
Develop an understanding of how the individual perceives their situation
Prepares social histories and behavioral evaluations
Observes classroom participation/activities and conducts interviews with teachers and students
School social workers must collaborate with administrators, teachers, and the surrounding school community to ensure they are reaching the potential of their abilities to respond in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways.
Participates in special education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning (IEP) meetings
Intervention Strategies:
Provide services as outlined in IEPs: individual or group social work services
Define goals and criteria that establish wellness for the individual
Make appropriate referrals and provide resources that may be helpful
Provide crisis intervention services to schools as needed
Qualifications
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Certifications and Licenses:
PEL with a Social Worker Endorsement
Licensed Social Worker( LSW)
Required Experience/ Qualifications:
2-3 years’ prior social work experience
Salary/Benefits
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RIEA Bargaining Agreement
Excellent Benefit Package