School Social Worker: Empowering Students & Families

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

Annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a licensed School Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to students, parents, and staff. The role involves responding to referrals, coordinating community resources, and participating in student support teams and manifestations meetings.

Applicants should hold an MSW with required practicum hours and a valid school social worker license, with the ability to conduct home visits and provide counseling and crisis intervention as

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of social work with 60 graduate semester hours in education.
• Minimum 400 clock hours supervised practicum in an accredited school setting.
• School Social Worker license required or eligible.
• Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, attendance regulations and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school social work services to students, parents and staff.
• Respond to referrals and coordinate access to community resources.
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees.
• Conduct home visits and family interviews to identify barriers.
• Develop professional development for staff and parents.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies to meet student needs.

Skills

Counseling (individual/group)

Case management

Collaboration with school staff

Knowledge of IDEA/ADA/attendance laws

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

MSW from an accredited program

60 graduate semester hours in education

400 clock hours practicum/field experience

School Social Worker license

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a licensed School Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to students, parents, and staff. The role involves responding to referrals, coordinating community resources, and participating in student support teams and manifestations meetings.

Applicants should hold an MSW with required practicum hours and a valid school social worker license, with the ability to conduct home visits and provide counseling and crisis intervention as