WYNN0276833-0000
2023-09-01T00:00:00
2023-07-24T00:00:00
School Social Worker (Part-Time)We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated School Social Worker to assist in addressing the psychological and social well-being of our students. The School Social Worker's responsibilities include counseling students with personal and psychological issues, and addressing relevant issues in the school, such as school attendance, drugs, teen pregnancy, and social adjustment issues. The School Social Worker will work with students in one-on-one, classroom, or school-wide sessions, including students with disabilities. The School Social Worker will also provide relevant information to students, parents, and school staff to assist in the social-emotional learning of all students. To be a successful School Social Worker, you should be dedicated to assisting our students, compassionate, and caring. You should be a team player and work collaboratively with the school team and families. You should also be knowledgeable of outside services, such as shelters, food banks, and medical care.School Social Worker Responsibilities:Counseling students with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in schoolProviding counseling sessions, treatment plans, or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plansCommunicating with students to determine the areas in which they may need assistance or counselingAssisting teachers and administrators with behavioral issues by communicating with students to find the causes of their distress, creating and implementing behavioral support plansConsultation to develop classroom behavior plans that fit individualized goals and classroomsProviding information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issuesAssisting at-risk students or students with disabilitiesCommunicating with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students' challengesMaintaining case files and reports to track students' progress and problemsHelping students and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical careProvide counseling to support positive peer relationships and academic engagementCommunicate with families to support studentsCollaboratively problem-solve with caregivers to understand the family’s circumstances and unique challengesIncrease awareness of services in the community, and how to access themParticipate as a member of the Committee on Special EducationConduct suicide violence assessments and determine appropriate next stepsConduct DASA investigations and follow up with necessary team members, including staff, families and administrationSchool Social Worker Requirements:A bachelor's or master's degree in social workA license and certification to practice social workExperience in School Social Work is preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompassion and empathy for patients and studentsProfessionalism and discretion for privacy and confidentialityGood relationships with relevant social servicesCompensation as per WTA Contract and experienceApplication Deadline: 07/24/2023Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2023
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