FED2718R1 - SOCIAL WORKER

Applitrack; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in the United States is seeking a Student Support Services/Social Worker to provide supportive services for students and families and address school concerns.

You will collaborate with school staff, conduct home visits as needed, and lead group sessions and parent training while maintaining confidentiality and accurate recordkeeping. A WV social work license and a BS/W LISW are required. Experience in school settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSW or LISW degree in Social Work and possession of a valid Social Worker license.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university in social work.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience preferred.
• Knowledge of school-based social work practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate supportive services for students and families to address school concerns.
• Establish community connections to benefit staff, students and parents.
• Provide a variety of professional social work services to students and families.
• Provide guidance and consultation regarding social work related matters.
• Identify and assess sources of academic problems in school, home and community.
• Function as a liaison between family and school regarding educational needs and social-emotional progress.
• May require conducting home visits and limited travel in school communities.
• Collaborate with school counselor and staff to provide group counseling and parent training.
• Maintain records, files and associated paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to liaise with staff/families

Education

BSW or LISW degree in Social Work

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Job Responsibilities: Facilitate supportive services for student and families to address school concerns. Establish community connections to benefit staff, students and parents. Provide a variety of professional social work services to students and their families. Provide guidance and consultation regarding social work related matters. Identify and assess sources of academic problems, including factors in the school environment, the home setting and the community which interfere with school success. Function as a liaison between the family and the school regarding the child's educational needs and social-emotional progress. May require conducting home visits and limited travel in school communities. Determines and implements appropriate intervention strategies with students and families. Collaborates with school counselor, principal, school interdisciplinary team and/or other agencies in providing group counseling, educational workshops and parent training on topics such as parenting, child growth and development, etc. Collaborates with school staff and other appropriate educational personnel in efforts to alleviate identified problems. Assists in providing crisis intervention services. Supplement staff development and consultative services on pertinent issues affecting students' learning and behavior. Maintain records, files and associated paperwork accurately and timely. Maintains confidentiality.

Requirements: Valid WV driver's license. BSW or LISW degree in Social Work and possession of valid Social Workers license. Education, training and experience: graduation from accredited college or university in social work. Minimum experience 3 years preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of social work in the school setting. Knowledge, training, experience of public education practices and procedures. Skill in providing social work services to students and their families. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. For more information, please contact Ryan Stafford, Title IX Coordinator, 105 Adair Street, Beckley, WV 25801, 304-256-4500.