School Social Worker: Empower Students & Families

Special Services; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Services in Gloucester Township, NJ seeks a School Social Worker to support students with personal, emotional, and social challenges. The role involves collaboration with the District's Special Services and family engagement to promote student well-being and educational access.

The incumbent will participate in evaluations, planning, home visits, and coordination with community resources, reporting to the Director of Special Services.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey School Social Worker Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
• Effective problem-solving, human relations, and communication skills.
• Successful experience working with families and community health and social services agencies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needs.
• Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences.
• Evaluates factors within home, community, and school related to social and academic adjustment.
• Interprets social findings as a member of the child study team and participates in educational planning for exceptional students.
• Plans home visits or office interviews with family members to assess history and development and family dynamics.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with families to share information and provide counseling to facilitate social adjustment.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with community agencies to meet special needs and refers parents and child to agencies when appropriate.
• Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students.

Skills

NJ School Social Worker Certificate

Knowledge of special education laws

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Family engagement

Job description

Special Services in Gloucester Township, NJ seeks a School Social Worker to support students with personal, emotional, and social challenges. The role involves collaboration with the District's Special Services and family engagement to promote student well-being and educational access.

The incumbent will participate in evaluations, planning, home visits, and coordination with community resources, reporting to the Director of Special Services.