To support the needs of the student population and facilitate their regular attendance and access appropriate education. To coordinate regularly offered student-related events and work with assigned student organizations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Acts as a licensed resource to school-based administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, social services and health services personnel regarding students. Interprets and provides guidance on student needs including attendance, personal an... more details
Licensed Social Worker
JobID: 5215
Position Type: Professional Support
Date Posted: 5/29/2024
Location: Steele Elementary School
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Job Summary: To support the needs of the student population and facilitate their regular attendance and access appropriate education. To coordinate regularly offered student-related events and work with assigned student organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Acts as a licensed resource to school-based administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, social services and health services personnel regarding students. Interprets and provides guidance on student needs including attendance, personal and family matters, academics, policies and laws and recordkeeping requirements relating to students. Conducts training for school staff on laws relating to the student population and recommends strategies for supporting the needs of these students.
Implements case management services (including individual and group counseling). Monitors student and family progress and status and makes visits to living areas/shelters to assess the family environment. Collaborates with school staff to develop interventions for students and develops individualized service plans. Makes referrals to other professional staff members and community agencies as needed.
Provides families with information related to the needs of their child and acts as a resource to parents/guardians by providing family support activities and communicating about available services.
Serves as a licensed liaison between schools and agencies and facilities such as homeless shelters, social services, court services, and the police department to coordinate assistance for homeless students.
Maintains current knowledge of all legal requirements for providing services to students identified through professional development and review of updates and information provided through the state and federal Departments of Education. Monitors compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, District policy and procedures related to students identified as homeless.
Minimum Qualifications:
All applicants must possess a PA License in Social Work, and have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Worker or related field, Master's Degree preferred; bi-lingual capabilities are preferred, but are not mandatory; a minimum of three (3) years of human service experience; good oral and written communication skills; experience in urban school setting preferred; ability to work with students, professionals and parents/guardians on a flexible schedule; knowledge of community agencies and resources; and possess a reliable form of transportation.
Location: Steele Elementary School
Salary: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement
Work Contract: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement
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