School Social Worker: Catalyst for Student Success

TrulyHired; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker to support students, families, and school staff. Under limited supervision, you will provide direct casework and counseling, coordinate programs, and report to the Coordinator of Social Work.

The role involves attendance improvement, home visits, data analysis, participation in IEP teams, and collaboration with community agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in social work and LMSW certification.
• Two years of social work experience is required.
• Must meet all licensure and district standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct social casework and counseling to individual students to support academic and social development.
• Prepares comprehensive assessments of a student’s family, developmental and social history prior to psycho-educational evaluations.
• Participates in student staffing (IEP, SIT, etc.) and collaborates with school personnel and community agencies.
• Maintains and analyzes attendance data and dropout information as required by state education authorities.
• Represents the district in meetings; may provide testimony before the Hearing Board and Family Court as necessary.

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker to support students, families, and school staff. Under limited supervision, you will provide direct casework and counseling, coordinate programs, and report to the Coordinator of Social Work.

The role involves attendance improvement, home visits, data analysis, participation in IEP teams, and collaboration with community agencies.