Social Worker - JOB# 4636

TrulyHired; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Board of Highlands County seeks a qualified Social Worker to join Student Services. The role involves collaboration on IEPs, child study teams, and advocacy for students to ensure meaningful, compliant services across the district.

Candidates should hold an MSW or equivalent, with Florida certification or eligibility, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The position emphasizes family engagement, confidentiality, and inter-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, school social worker, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification.
• Certification in school social work by Florida DOE or LCSW by Florida DOH.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, development and evaluation of programs and services for students.
• Participates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees.
• Establishes long and short-range plans to meet student needs and comply with district/state/federal requirements.
• Plans and maintains records and prepares social work/advocacy reports related to referrals.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Child Study Teams

Recordkeeping

Family engagement

Education

MSW or higher

Bachelors+cert

FL cert eligible

LCSW FL

Job description

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker

ASSIGNMENT: Social Worker - Student Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree or higher in social work, school social worker, or social welfareBachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification onlyCertified or eligible for certification in school social work by the Florida Department of Education or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Florida Department of HealthValid Florida Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements: to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if requiredSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer candidates with school based experience.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in planning, developing and evaluation of programs and/or service to studentsParticipates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees as needed to help meet the needs of identified studentsEstablishes long and short range plans based on student needs, District, State and Federal requirementsPlans, prepares, and utilizes appropriate intervention and integrated strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiencesAssists in preparing for changing curriculum and service needsPrepares and maintains records as requiredWrites and maintains social work/advocacy services reports pertaining to referrals for special programsDemonstrates organizational skills by using time efficiently and effectivelyDevelops and maintains a directory of service agencies and specific contacts available to students and their familiesAssists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policyAssists in the early identification of students school related problemsPrepares and interprets social and developmental histories and assessmentsParticipates in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and servicesObserves and interviews children in school and/or home settings, individually and in groups for evaluative and remedial purposesReviews periodically the comprehensive assessment records, IEPs and cumulative records of assigned studentAccesses student records on a need-to-know basis and protects their confidentialityServes as liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate informationHelps families understand and accept services from other community agencies when such specialized assistance is necessaryHelps ensure participation of parents in school conferences affecting their children through home visits, telephone contact, correspondence, and other meansHelps ensure parents understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their childrenSuggests intervention strategies for teachers to use with studentsWorks cooperatively with appropriate community health, education, and welfare resources, sharing, obtaining and coordinating information, reports, recommendations