Social Worker SY25-26
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Job Details

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

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required