South Carolina Connections Academy - Social Worker, 2024-2025 School Year

Connections Academy; South Carolina; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to work remotely from South Carolina. This role is essential in promoting student success by connecting families with vital resources, addressing barriers to learning, and fostering a collaborative environment among students, families, and school staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a strong commitment to supporting at-risk youth. Join a forward-thinking team that values flexibility, independence, and the ability to navigate technology effectively while making a significant impact on the academic and emotional well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Connect students and families with school and community resources.
• Coordinate with staff to identify at-risk students and provide support.
• Conduct home visits and report critical incidents.

Skills

Social Work

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Technology Navigation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Working primarily from your home in South Carolina, this 10 month School Social Worker will promote the academic mission by providing services that strengthen home / school / community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

The Social Worker will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks :

• Connect students and families with available school and community resources to develop individual potential and remove barriers to attendance and academic success;
• Coordinate with school staff to identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis” and act as the main point of contact, communicating regularly with these students and families and implementing programs when needed;
• Maintain geographic resource bank and assist with community resource referrals;
• Deliver professional development activities / training for school staff related to the School Social Worker role
• Provide case consultation and necessary support to your assigned counseling team in relation to Child Welfare needs
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school;
• Conduct home visits when determined necessary and appropriate by administration;
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards;
• Attend trainings regarding child abuse and neglect, homelessness, foster care and other social work issues;
• Collaborate closely with school counseling team and school administrators; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited Institution
• Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
• Experience as a professional School Social Worker
• Demonstrated interest in working with at-risk Middle School youth
• Knowledge and familiarity with specific South Carolina resources and agencies that will assist in the healthy social, mental, and academic development of students and families
• Comprehension and application of federal, state and local laws
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to travel across the state of South Carolina to conduct home visits, support families, and work with agencies as needed
• Willingness to travel on occasion for school events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Willingness to work flexible summer hours for an additional stipend
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and under stressful conditions at times
• Ability to effectively navigate a high level of technology
• Grammatically accurate written and oral skills to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• High degree of flexibility and independence