School Social Worker/ Student and Family Support Specialist (Keystone Schools)

School Social Worker

Masters in Social Work (MSW) and a valid Ohio LSW, LISW or LISW-SMinimum of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Pupil Services Social Work Registration License requiredODEW Professional Pupil Services License preferred Social Work experience in an educational setting preferred (Superintendent approval required for any variation from above listing.)

Contract: Nine (9) Month1. Annually meet with administration and school counselors to develop a plan for social work interventions.2. Provide short-term counseling services via individual or group counseling to identified students and case management services to students and families as needed. Develop coordinated intervention strategies for caseload.3. Provide clinical consultation to staff and administration - on mental health concerns, classroom behavior interventions, and crisis intervention when needs arise.4. Act as a liaison between student, family, teachers, and participate in interdisciplinary teams (IEP, RTI, PBIS) including administration meetings and outside service providers networks to support student achievement, social, emotional, or behavior concerns.5. Maintain contact with parents and teachers of caseload students on a consistent basis to share information and give feedback on student progress. Conduct home visits of caseload students as appropriate.6. Provide linkage with community services; monitor services received and advocate for the services of students in the community and school.7. Foster professional relationships with school based agencies, private agencies and school counselors working in districts in order to support students and families, through regular meetings and communication.8. Maintain appropriate documentation regarding communication with students and parents, as well as services provided and regularly communicate to district Point of Contact, Superintendent upon request.9. Coordinate educational workshops for parents, staff, conduct classroom lessons surrounding a variety of topics - mental health, coping skills, healthy relationships based on needs/data.10. Monitor the attendance, behavior and academic progress of caseload students.11. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Wellness and Prevention or designee. Professional Responsibilities Required: Demonstrates professionalism including attendance and punctuality and contributes to a positive work environment. Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Manages individual, group, and organizational interactions while averting problem situations and intervening appropriately to resolve conflicts. Effectively communicates using verbal, nonverbal, writing and listening skills. Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students, staff and public. Accurately completes paperwork and inputs data according to established deadlines.