School Social Worker (UCPS Collaborative)

Union County; Monroe (NC); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Union County is seeking a School Social Worker to support students’ social and emotional well-being and collaborate with the school counselor, teachers, and health professionals. The role includes conducting needs assessments, making referrals for community services, and following up to ensure students receive needed support.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, NC DPI School Social Work certification within one year, and a valid driver’s license for occasional home visits.

Formación

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a safe driving history.
• Must obtain School Social Work certification from NC DPI within one year of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Identify student, family and school needs using social work principles.
• Provide supportive counseling to address students’ needs.
• Refer students and families to providers and services.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Conduct home visits and follow-up as needed.
• Deliver education on social and emotional wellness to students, families, and staff.
• Document interactions per program requirements.
• Develop knowledge of community resources to address needs and create additional resources.

Conocimientos

Social work principles

Assessment & referral

Counseling skills

Collaboration with staff

Educación

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

The School Social Worker, under general supervision, provides services to support students’ social and emotional well-being and collaborates with the school counselor, behavioral health therapist, teachers and other relevant individuals to support students. This includes completing needs assessments, referrals for community-based services and follow-up services.

Performs assessments to identify student, family and school needsusing social work principles, techniques and practices for individual and group work.

Provides supportive counseling, using multiple approaches, to address students’ needs.

Refers students and families to a variety ofproviders andservices to meetvarious needs.

Monitors progress of students served to ensure needs are being met, adjusting if needed.

Conducts home visits andcompletesfollow-up asneeded.

Presents education/information to students, families, and staff regarding social and emotional wellness.

Documents interactions with the students in accordance with program requirements.

Develops knowledge of community and school resources to address needs and alleviate barriers for students. Work to create additional resources as needed.

Assists parents and staff in developing comprehensive strategies for supporting students in crisis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must obtain School Social Work certification from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction within one (1) year of hire date.

Special Requirements:

This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and two years’ of social work experience, preferably in a school setting.

Licenses or Certifications:

Licensed School Social Worker in NC by the Department of Public Instruction.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, telephones, etc. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environment where errors on their part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for them or others.