Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
8/9/2024
Location:
District-wide - Ketchikan
Date Available:
09/03/2024
Closing Date:
08/16/2024
District:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools - website Additional Information: Show/Hide
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Title: Mental Health Professional - Salary Range $70,603.69 to $82,246.34
Duration: 248-Days Per Year Position
Reports To: Director of Student Supports
Job Summary: Provides support and mental health services to students at assigned school(s). Collaborates in team MTSS intervention meetings regarding students. Delivers lessons to students in areas of mental health. Trains and provides expertise to staff in areas of specialty. Make referrals to additional support services.
Essential Job and Duties:
Duty/Responsibility No: 1
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provides school mental health services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or are demonstrating the need to receive social/emotional supports to address social, emotional, or behavioral concerns within the school setting.
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT:
Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:
DEGREE INFORMATION:
Type of degree: Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work with School Certification
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Hold a License of Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License of Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Profesional Counselor in the state of Alaska.
ETHICS: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Acts within accordance of NASW code of Ethics
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
A minimum of two years experience in social work or mental health counseling required. Experience in school social work and/or children's mental health preferred.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
- Assists teachers and parents in developing and implementing behavior management plans to remediate problem behaviors.
- Assists students to improve their academic and social/emotional well-being.
- Provides support to students in the areas of social skills, anger management and stress reduction to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn.
- Provides short-term individual and group counseling to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems. Provides information to families and assists them in accessing long-term or intensive counseling services, as needed.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team planning
- Provides expertise to school staff regarding the social and emotional needs of students.
Duty/Responsibility No: 2
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Acts as a liaison between the home, school and community providers to access, mobilize and coordinate services.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
- Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students' social, emotional and behavioral progress.
- Enlists the support of parents and families to promote students' success.
- Builds home/school partnerships by providing support to parents and family members through the use of school conferences and home visits.
- Interprets school policies to families.
- Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers, as appropriate.
- Consults and collaborates with social services, mental health and other community providers.
- Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provides crisis intervention services as needed.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
- Conducts risk assessments.
- Coordinates home, school and community resources in addressing the crisis situation.
- Coordinates follow-up services as needed
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Performs other professional work that furthers the district mission, goals, and initiatives, and within the scope of this position.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
- Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings including IEP and MTSS meetings.
- Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
- Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and instructional and educational technologies.
- Collect data and information for grant reporting and assist in meeting grant obligations
- Working knowledge of the principals, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
- Current knowledge of the community resources and support systems available to assist students and their families.
- Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students.
- Ability to travel between and among school sites throughout the District and to students' homes, as necessary.
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, State and Federal Grants, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and parents.
Mathematical Skill: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Problem Solving: Can identify and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management: Develops and coordinates projects. Clearly communicates project plans, progress, and changes. Completes projects on time. Manages project activities and teams.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
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