WSWN0215660-0067
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2022-09-30T00:00:00
FUNCTION (General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class)The School Social Worker counsels students and consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel concerning students who are experiencing adjustment problems and/or behavioral difficulties in school. This person must be aware of community resources that are available for students and administrators (including CSE Chairpersons). RESPONSIBILITIESConsult with teachers and other school personnel regarding students;Consult with appropriate persons to assist students in improving conditions which affect behavior, social adjustment and performance in school;Provide direct counseling services to students and parents as needed, to include home visits whenever this is appropriate;Explore student’s home and neighborhood environment as individual circumstances necessitate;Serve as liaison with community service agencies as determined by the school assigned;Prepare parents and/or students for referrals to outside agencies;Complete all reports that are required for proper intervention;Attend CSE meetings when requested;Seek support (advice) from other behavioral specialists (psychologist, psychiatrist) with difficult cases (lack of progression, etc);And other such duties as assigned. AUTHORITYThis is a support staff function.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICATIONSNYS School Social Worker CertificationNYS LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-R LicensePREFERRED EXPERIENCEExperience with children with special needs, including ASD, group and individual counseling, FBA/BIP, work with educational teams, including related service providers.
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