Future Social Worker

MUSKINGUM VALLEY ESC SCHOOL DISTRICT; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Supportive community

Job summary

A local educational service center in Zanesville, Ohio, seeks a qualified School Social Worker to collaborate with students, families, and community agencies. This role involves providing guidance and counseling, ensuring student safety, and maintaining essential records. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree with appropriate licensure and experience in student support. A commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development is essential in this dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions.
• Knowledge of group/individual counseling theories.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned student in all aspects of their situation.
• Investigate report of abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Serve as liaison between courts and school.
• Maintain necessary case records.
• Prepare/compile social histories and intake data.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Good public relations skills

Experience working with children

Education

Master’s Degree and appropriate Ohio licensure

Tools

Typical school technology

Assistive technology

Job description

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: As assigned on board-approved contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and appropriate Ohio licensure
• Knowledge of mental health diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions
• Knowledge of group/individual counseling theories and appropriate use of such with children and families
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

Position Description

Work with assigned student in all aspects of their situation; investigate report or abuse/neglect/exploitation, etc.; serve as liaison between courts and school; maintain necessary case records; prepare/compile social histories, intake data, and court document and referrals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The below list is not ranked in order of importance.)

• Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Evaluate the students using sound techniques and accepted practices
• Effectively manage the case work, monitoring individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely reports
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
• Attend educational field trips
• Write required report as caseworker
• Establish and maintain working relationship with community agencies
• Ensure continuity of services and community involvement
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents
• Observe ethics of the social workers profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Assist in completing agency forms as necessary
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of districts specialists as required
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Provide information and referrals
• Notify parents if student is not meeting goals
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Determine eligibility for services
• Encourage and motivate students to stay in school and complete their high school education
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., family history, court documents, medical information, etc.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend conference and workshops as required
• Compile records based on federal and state standards
• Ensure continuity of services and community involvement
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents
• Act as a facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
• Participate on building “teams” when required and agreed upon
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor
• Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Schedule student and/or family conferences
• Follow all Governing Board procedures, rules and policies
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Interact with public in official capacity when required
• Serve on curriculum committees when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional requirement to travel
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel, and stoop
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull up to a maximum of 35 lbs.
• Occasional requirement to climb, balance, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel and stoop

Knowledge Of

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good public relations skills
• Experience working with children

Equipment Operated

Typical school technology as well as assistive technology (e.g., communication devices, etc.)

Terms Of Employment

Dates of the work period will be stated in the employment contract

Performance Evaluation

The Social Worker will be evaluated by the building principal or his or her designee in accordance with the procedures identified by law and including the standards established by the organization. The employee will be given a copy of the evaluation instrument and standards in advance and he or she will be expected to conduct a self‑evaluation and establish a minimum of one goal annually to advance knowledge, skill and/or ability in a job related area.

The Muskingum Valley ESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Service Center. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.