Specialist, Student

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title: STUDENT AND FAMILY EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

State Title: Specialist, Social Work

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL:

To provide school-based early intervention services and connections with community service providers for students and families identified as at risk and to collaborate with school staff and community agencies to establish positive educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Behavior, or related field from an accredited educational institution.

• Experience in school social work, substance abuse, working with at-risk populations, and facilitating prevention and intervention programming.

• Valid Florida Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child development, mental health issues and family dynamics. Ability to interview, assess and evaluate. Skills in oral and written communication. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, and families. Ability to collaborate with community organizations and service providers. Ability to organize and manage time. Knowledge of available school and community services and how to access them. Ability to operate a computer and utilize software applications related to assignment. Ability to schedule time, prioritize and work efficiently. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

REPORTS TO:

Coordinator of Drop-Out Prevention and Alternative Programs

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Address gaps, as well as develop specific procedures for MTSS District teams to appropriately evaluate and intervene with students who are involved with DCF contact.

• Identify the signs of trauma and identify additional community service providers for children and families who are living in households where the abuse of opioid drugs or other substances is occurring.

• Work with partnering agencies to develop a shared database that tracks students involved with the program to ensure needed services are being provided.

• Collaborate with school and district staff as necessary.

• Recommend appropriate program placement and/or prescriptive techniques for children for the purposes of achieving optimal educational adjustment following evaluation.

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, principals, and other school personnel regarding student's needs.

• Provide individual and group counseling services for children, parents, teachers, and other educational

• professionals, when situations merit this service, to enhance educational progress.

• Provide casework services and make referrals to existing community resources and provide follow-up services.

• Represent the School Board and/or Student Service Department in interactions with community agencies and within the school district toward the establishment of positive education programs and interrelated services.

• Represent the district in a positive and professional manner.

• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned duties.

• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.

• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.

• Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies, rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

01/28/2020

SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP

PAY GRADE: D09

JOB CODE: TBD

STATE CODE: 61110

Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $58,261 - $69,654