District Social Worker

Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community. Terms of Employment: 225 days Position Criteria: Masters in Social Work, preferred 1-2 years supervisory experience 1-2 years experience in an elementary, middle or high school, preferred Experience coordinating community services to support children and families Iowa Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) OR School Social Worker endorsement, preferred Performance Criteria: Directly support students with intensive affective needs. Maintain regular contact with the schools to identify students in need of assistance including crisis intervention. Coordinate family involvement with agencies and services required to address student-specific needs. Serve as liaison between schools, community based social services, and families. Arrange training sessions for school personnel, parents and students on At-Risk issues. Track student progress as assigned to determine continuing need for assistance. Support development of district level and school-based mental health services designed to enhance student success. Participate in assigned department meetings with district coaches, directors and building teams. Compile information from resources about each student, utilizing parents, administrators, counselors, therapists, AEA, teachers and DHS to serve the needs of each student and family. Maintain weekly contact with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and counselors/therapists concerning student's needs and progress. Support implementation of social skill development and therapy groups for students. Be a liason with families, teachers, administrators, social workers and counselors to provide a well-rounded learning phase, both academic and social emotional. Work with families by providing referral sources and input on social skill development for assigned children. Maintain a continuing program of At-Risk staff development and training for counselors and at-risk staff to develop a competent workforce. Conduct home visits, as necessary.