Social Worker- Alternative Site

Young World Physical Education; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 51,711 - 73,649; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring for a Part-Time Student Services position in Athens, Georgia. The role requires a valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate and experience with high school students is preferred. Compensation is set at $45.50 per hour, providing support to students and their families with various needs.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring attendance, conducting home visits, and collaborating with educational staff to improve student services.

Qualifications

• Master degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate required.
• Experience with high school students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly Student Services Meetings as part of the team.
• Assist in monitoring weekly student attendance.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Counsel students and families on various needs.
• Participate in Individual Education Plans (IEP) development.

Skills

Experience with high school students

Ability to communicate effectively

Counseling skills

Collaboration with staff

Education

Master degree preferred

College degree required

Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate

Job description

Foothills Education Charter High School Foothills Alternative - Athens, Georgia

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTE: ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED

REPORTS TO: Site Director

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR: Regional Director for Student Services

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate. If the Social Worker does not have a Social Work certificate, they will collaborate with a certified Social Worker from a partner site on certain job tasks.
• Experience with high school students preferred.
• Ability to take direction and perform tasks independently.

Duties

Student Services

• Attend and participate in monthly Student Services Meetings as part of the site student services team.
• Regularly communicate with Mentors and Mentor Facilitator around student needs.
• Collaborate with other student services staff (Career Specialist, Counselor, Mentor Facilitator, Student Services Manager) to plan and implement activities.
• Assist in monitoring weekly student attendance. Develop and implement attendance intervention; work to solve transportation issues.
• Work closely with Counselor, Site Administrators, Career Specialist or other staff to develop and support on‑going Drop‑Out Prevention and Drop‑Out Recovery programs.

Attendance

• Assist in monitoring weekly student attendance. Develop and implement attendance intervention; work to solve transportation issues.
• Work closely with Counselor, Site Administrators, Career Specialist or other staff to develop and support on‑going Drop‑Out Prevention and Drop‑Out Recovery programs.

Direct Services / Student Support

• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Based on referral needs, counsel with students and parents; help families cope with economic struggles such as financial needs, housing, applying for Medicare/Medicaid, childcare, etc.
• Provide referrals for students or families needing medical treatment, mental health services, legal services, and other community services.
• Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or MTSS process as required.
• Follow up as appropriate with all referrals and enter casenotes.
• Work with the Regional Student Services Coordinator‑Social Workers/McKinney Vento/Foster Care about services for students experiencing homelessness and students served through foster care.
• Serve as the site point‑of‑contact for students with severe health or mental health needs who may need services through HEAL (Hospital or Home Environment Access to Learning) and facilitate all paperwork and meetings.
• Assist with site referrals to the diaper bank, food bank or other community based resources.

Internal Support and Professional Development

• Train all staff on how to use the SWARM database to make referrals for services.
• Maintain appropriate school records and provide written reports and communication as appropriate.
• Read Foothills emails in a timely manner.
• Respond to surveys and reports by deadlines.
• Provide Site Director with appropriate data as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$45.50 to $45.50 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.