School Social Worker

The School District of Lee County; Lehigh Acres (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The School District of Lee County in Lehigh Acres, FL, is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families within the Harns Marsh Middle area. You will liaise among home, school, and community while addressing attendance, academics, and wellbeing needs.

The role requires an MSW with K-12 field placement or equivalent licensure, with strong communication, privacy law knowledge, and a commitment to ethical practice in a dynamic school setting.

Formación

• Master’s degree with 300 hours of field placement in a K-12 setting from an accredited program.
• Florida teaching certificate in school social work or a valid Clinical Social Worker License.
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or related industry credentials preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community.
• Advocate for children ensuring that students’ and families’ rights are observed.
• Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
• Assist the school in following Board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend truancy intervention meetings and court proceedings.
• Serve on the Child Study Team to assist students with attendance, academics, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Collaborate with local school personnel and community agencies to provide coordinated evaluation and planning.
• Conduct home visits to access families and offer support in response to referrals.
• Provide individual and group counseling in response to school-wide crises.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date records as required by law and policy.
• Adhere to NASW Professional Code of Ethics.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

HIPAA/FERPA knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Public records privacy knowledge

Educación

MSW with field placement in K-12

Florida teaching certificate in school social work OR Clinical Social Worker License

Descripción del empleo

School Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957833

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6A-4.003; OR a Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement with diverse individuals in a community setting other than a prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate in school social work or Valid Clinical Social Worker License.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Revised: 3/8/22

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community.
• Advocate for children ensuring that students’ and families’ rights are observed.
• Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
• Assist the school in following Board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend truancy intervention meetings and court proceedings.
• Serve on the Child Study Team at each school to assist students experiencing attendance, academic, social, emotional, and/or health problems.
• Participate in meetings with local school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agency staff to provide coordinated evaluation and planning.
• Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and offer support in response to school referrals.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire social developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
• Analyze data to implement best practices.
• Utilize community resources to serve family and student needs.
• Encourage an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural values and traditions.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date, and accurate records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation.
• Collaborate with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer families to agencies when appropriate.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Professional Code of Ethics.

Revised: 3/8/22

Additional Job Information

No job description available Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]