GRANT FUNDED POSITION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Coordinator Student Services, provides social casework and counseling services to students and families. Performs related work as required.  Reports to the Coordinator of Student Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies and provides assistance to ameliorate and resolve social, emotional, and environmental problems which influence students’ health or ability to function and perform in the school setting.

Assesses plans, intervenes and evaluates difficult psychological problems.

Provides advanced social work services to students and families in an interdisciplinary clinical setting.

Consults with and serves as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students; conducts and facilitates conference and in-service programs.  Conducts or provides opportunities for parent education programs.  Promotes public awareness of Social Services.

Operates within the established school policies and procedures. Provides support for other school programs and personnel.  Attends meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to keep abreast of best practices and professional trends.

Interacts with others in a respectful and cooperative manner at all times.

Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.  Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution with two years of Social Work experience; or any equivalent training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Require license by S C Board of Social Work Examiners.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of legal and ethical practices and guidelines in Social Work, community information and referral service.  Knowledge of methods necessary for handling student adjustment problems.  Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of Social Services.  Knowledge of school policies and procedures, standard office practices, procedures and equipment, community linkages and referrals for student supportive services.  Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knows how to keep abreast of change in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations related to job functions.

Skills/Efforts:

Ability to counsel and advise students individually and in groups; work with underserved and at-risk students. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing; established cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.  Ability to develop and deliver lesson plans for presentations in the classroom and workshop setting.  Ability to assist in the implementation of a comprehensive Social Services Plan.  Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations.  Advanced human relations, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.  Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential student information.  Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

Working Conditions:

School environment with little significant exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to school activities that require the movement or lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.

Responsibility:

No supervisory staff responsibilities.