Grant-Funded School Social Worker - Trauma-Informed Support

Cabarrus County Schools; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County Schools in Concord, NC is seeking a School Social Worker (grant funded) to promote student development by addressing behavioral and social factors affecting learning. You will report to the Coordinator of School Social Work & Mental Health and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.

The role requires a social work degree (BS/MS/Specialist/PhD) and NC SWA licensure; experience with at-risk populations and attendance initiatives is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills.
• Understanding trauma's impact on students, families, and systems.
• Excellent rapport-building and advocacy abilities.
• General knowledge of organization and administration.
• General knowledge of the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Counseling skills to motivate students and engage parents.
• Ability to handle culturally sensitive topics.
• Ability to coordinate with support services and external agencies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and generate meaningful reports.

Responsibilities

• Intervene using social work methods to support student educational progress.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Assist families in interpreting school policies and procedures.
• Refer and connect families to appropriate services for homeless or at-risk students.
• Identify steps to promote school attendance with students and families.
• Investigate attendance issues as required by law.
• Strengthen home, school, and community connections for learning environments.
• Attend case conferences with student services staff.
• Collaborate with community agencies.
• Assess school and community needs to plan programs.
• Plan system-wide programs to promote a positive climate.
• Ensure needs of students are met per laws and policies.
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity in all work with students and families.
• Address child abuse/neglect, family functioning, and parent involvement.
• Maintain relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Adhere to social work ethics and values.
• Organize time to meet student needs across schools.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Understand and apply laws and policies affecting students and families.
• Identify community resources benefiting students and families.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.

Skills

Human behavior

Trauma informed

Rapport & advocacy

Organization & admin

NC Standard Course

Counseling skills

Cultural sensitivity

Coordination of services

Recordkeeping & reporting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Specialist/Doctoral in Social Work

Job description

Cabarrus County Schools in Concord, NC is seeking a School Social Worker (grant funded) to promote student development by addressing behavioral and social factors affecting learning. You will report to the Coordinator of School Social Work & Mental Health and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.

The role requires a social work degree (BS/MS/Specialist/PhD) and NC SWA licensure; experience with at-risk populations and attendance initiatives is valued.