School Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Fort Myers, FL, United States School District of Lee County Full time
Qualifications

  • Master's degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6A-4.003; OR a Master's degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement with diverse individuals in a community setting other than a prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.
  • Valid Florida teaching certificate in school social work or Valid Clinical Social Worker License.
  • Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
  • Industry certification preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
  • Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.
Revised: 3/8/22

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community.
  • Advocate for children ensuring that students' and families' rights are observed.
  • Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
  • Assist the school in following Board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend truancy intervention meetings and court proceedings.
  • Serve on the Child Study Team at each school to assist students experiencing attendance, academic, social, emotional, and/or health problems.
  • Participate in meetings with local school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agency staff to provide coordinated evaluation and planning.
  • Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and offer support in response to school referrals.
  • Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.
  • Conduct parent interviews to acquire social developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
  • Analyze data to implement best practices.
  • Utilize community resources to serve family and student needs.
  • Encourage an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural values and traditions.
  • Maintain complete, up-to-date, and accurate records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Collaborate with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer families to agencies when appropriate.
  • Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
  • Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Professional Code of Ethics.
Revised: 3/8/22

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