School Social Worker

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College is seeking a School Social Worker to enhance the mental health and educational well-being of students. The role involves assessing student needs and collaborating with families and community resources to provide effective support. This position is crucial in ensuring students receive the assistance they require for optimal learning.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for required certification.
• Experience in assessing and understanding student needs.
• Ability to collaborate with families and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' personal and social adjustment.
• Participates in IEP formulation and child study team planning.
• Liaises with families and community agencies to support students.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Emotional support

Education

New Jersey Educational Services certificate with school social worker endorsement

Job description

and the job listing Expires on June 28, 2025

Title: School Social Worker – Available 10/01/2025

Qualifications: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Educational Services certificate with school social worker endorsement.

Primary Function: The school social worker functions as a member of the child study team to enhance the mental health and educational well-being of the student by dealing with home, school and community conditions which interfere with a student’s learning.

Report Level: Child Study Team Coordinator Director of Special Services

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses a student’s status in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural influences.

2. Assesses the configuration of factors within the home, community and school as related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment.

3. Participates actively in educational and social planning for exceptional students in formulation of child study team classification and student’s IEPs.

4. Assists in implementation and follow up of child study team recommendations for individual students in cooperation with the classroom teacher, building principal and parent.

5. Maintains an as-needed relationship with families for purpose of: a. sharing information regarding educational planning and programming for the student b. providing appropriate understanding and emotional support of families relative to recommendations of the child study team c. assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community resources 6. Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agencies, out-of-district private and public schools and other resources to meet special needs.

7. Consults with administration and staff regarding school, home and community needs.

8. Maintains an awareness of current trends and societal changes and appropriately applies this information in a way that best serves the needs of pupils brought to the attention of the child study team.

9. Provides consultation and assistance in developing state and/or federally related educational projects.

10. Maintains appropriate case records and adheres to adopted operating procedures of the Hillsborough child study team relative to effective child study team functioning.

11. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.