School Social Worker

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a School Social Worker to provide counseling services to students. Responsibilities include case management, individual and group counseling, and consultation.

Candidate must hold a Master's degree and a Service certificate S-5, with at least one year of School Social Work experience. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the social-emotional development of students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required in a related field.
• Certification as a Certified School Social Worker is necessary.
• 1 year of experience in School Social Work is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for children and liaises between family, school, and agencies.
• Offers group and individual counseling to support social-emotional development.
• Tracks results and provides consultation to students.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Planning

Organization

Education

Master's degree in job related field

Job description

Position Title

School Social Worker

Job Details

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days: 190

Location: Guidance Services / MCPEC

Reports To: Director of Guidance and Counseling Services

Primary Function

Provides school counseling services to all students.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Master's degree in job related field
• Certification/License: Service certificate S-5; Certified School Social Worker
• Experience: 1 year School Social Work
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; planning; organization

Essential Duties

1. Provides case management for children and serves as liaison between family, school, and other community agencies.
2. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
3. Provides group or individual counseling that supports improved social-emotional development, as well as IEP objective mastery.
4. Participates in regular treatment team and individual education plan meetings.
5. Provides classroom support to assigned classrooms and crisis support for assigned building locations.
6. Provides consultation and tracking results to students in other settings.
7. Provides family/parent training activities.
8. Maintains accurate reports and records and submits them properly.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.