School Social Worker - Wayne County Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support/Instructional Specialists/School Social Worker Date Posted: 11/1/2024 Location: CO - Comm. Engagement and Student & Family Support School Social Worker Wayne County Public Schools Job Description Class: Certified Dept: School TITLE: School Social Worker QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work. Valid school social work certificate for North Carolina.

Other qualifications as the Superintendent and Board of Education may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Assigned Principal JOB GOAL: To promote maximum development of all students by preventing/alleviation of problems that interferes with the tasks of learning through knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school/social work issues.

Develop, maintain and communicate a plan for effective delivery of the school social work program.

Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.

Employ appropriate social work methods in situations affecting the students' educational progress.

Maintain an advocacy role to assure that the students' educational, social, emotional and material needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Serve as a liaison between homeschool community and promotes effective resource utilization and positive relations with various publics.

Consult and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.

Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring social work services.

Implement an effective referral and follow up process.

Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school social work program.

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.

Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out no instructional duties as required or assigned.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month work year/FLSA Exempt. Starting Salary and/or Grade: Salary based on state salary scale Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of School Social Workers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills/methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.

Attachment(s):

• Social Worker.docx.pdf