Social Worker

Beaufort County School District; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Social Worker based in Hilton Head Island, SC. The role focuses on assisting students, parents, and teachers in resolving conflicts and facilitating educational opportunities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social services and a current South Carolina Social Worker license. Essential duties include collaborating with school staff, conducting home visits, and implementing school programs. A commitment to professional development and adherence to policies are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in social services.
• Current SC Social Worker license.

Responsibilities

• Consults with school staff and parents to identify at-risk students.
• Develops intervention strategies to maximize educational opportunities.
• Implements school-wide programs for attendance improvement.
• Assists families with understanding school policies.
• Collaborates with support personnel within the school and community.

Skills

Social work theory and practice

Conducting assessments

Collaboration with mental health professionals

Facilitating training and workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Current SC Social Worker license

Job description

Social Worker

Beaufort County School District HILTON HEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

• Job ID: 5694078
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Provides the necessary professional skills to assist students, parents, teachers and communities in problem solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consults with school staff members and parents to identify at‑risk students; conducts surveys to assess school and/or community needs.
• Develops short‑ and long‑term intervention strategies consistent with curriculum, student need, strengths, diversity and life experience to maximize educational opportunities and abilities.
• Implements school‑wide programs and promotes parental responsibility for attendance improvement. Facilitates development of dropout prevention programs.
• Assists families with the interpretation of school policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with support personnel within the school, district and community.
• Advocates for appropriate services for students and their families.
• Conducts home visits as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development, staying current with literature, new research findings and improved techniques. Attends appropriate professional, committee and team meetings as directed or assigned.
• Adheres to relevant federal, state and local mandates, guidelines and requirements.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in social services.
• Current SC Social Worker license.

EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of social work theory and practice.
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide intervention options.
• Ability to collaborate with mental health professionals, student support staff, parents, students and community groups.
• Ability to facilitate training and workshops for small groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK-PLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Registered Nurses and Social Workers Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Professional Licensed Staff

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Must apply online by completing an application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Student Services > Social Worker

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]