School Social Worker & Family Support Specialist

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs within a collaborative district setting. You will coordinate with teachers, families, and community resources to provide preventive programming and targeted interventions.

The role requires strong communication, crisis response skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or BA in Psychology, Sociology or related field required.
• Master of Social Work or MA in Counseling or Psychology preferred.
• Experience in a school or social service agency preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in team building and collaboration with other professionals.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently or with others.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly.
• Ability to multitask.
• Computer experience with Word, Excel and Google apps preferred.
• Interest in working with children/adolescents and their emotional-social needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote life-long learning through a positive school experience.
• Assist students in addressing and overcoming life obstacles at home or school.
• Coordinate with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and student to create networks of support and consultation as appropriate.
• Deliver preventative programming including classroom activities, character education, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and district-wide programming.
• Provide intervention services and programming including individual and group support, consultation with teachers, staff, parents/guardians, crisis response, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and problem solving.
• Ensure that students’ educational, social, emotional, and material needs are met according to established laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide referrals to school social worker, guidance counselor, administrator, school staff, and community agencies as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building principal or designee

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal relationships

Independent work

Multitasking

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or BA in Psychology/Sociology

Master of Social Work or MA in Counseling/Psychology (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Google apps

Job description

Portage Township Schools is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs within a collaborative district setting. You will coordinate with teachers, families, and community resources to provide preventive programming and targeted interventions.

The role requires strong communication, crisis response skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.