Social Worker (Sy26-27)

About the Employer

Job Title

Social Worker

Wage/Hour Status

Exempt

Reports To

Executive Director of BESL

Pay Grade

Admin Pay 2, 10 months

Dept/School

Student Support Services

Date Revised

7/08/20

Primary Purpose

School social workers ensure that every student achieves excellence by:
• Promoting, supporting, and inspiring students' academic, emotional, and social potential to ensure that every student achieves excellence;
• Facilitating interventions and referrals to appropriate community agencies to remove obstacles to education;
• Strengthening relationships between the school, the home, and the community.

Education/Certification

Social work degree from an accredited college or university (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred) Valid Texas license as a social worker granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge and skills in casework methods Awareness and ability to access community resources Knowledge of child and adolescent development models Strong consultation skills for conferring with teachers, parents, and students Knowledge of mental health diagnoses Knowledge of crisis management procedures Knowledge of individual and group counseling methods Knowledge of current educational trends, methods, research, and technology Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies

Excellent Communication, Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual skills preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Coordinate and integrate school and community resources. Conduct individual and group counseling to enhance social development and emotional well-being, resolve conflict, foster healthy decision-making skills, and improve academics/attendance/behavior. Facilitate communication between school personnel and students, parents, and the community. Refer students and families to appropriate community agencies. Serve as an advocate for students and their families. Participate in response to intervention (RTI), 504, and admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committees by gathering data, advocating for student services, and referring to community agencies as necessary. Meet with students, family, or teachers to gather information relating to student/family needs. Identify barriers to students' education. Coordinate services for medical, psychological, and/or behavioral evaluations. Conduct campus needs assessment to address gaps in social services. Consult with parent/guardian regarding student's academic performance, behavior, and needs. Inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law and district policy and procedures. Serve as a consultant to school personnel regarding students' wellbeing. Assist school personnel in helping students explore alternative education programs and career counseling. Consult and collaborate with community agencies for the provision of services to students and families. Assist in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities. Develop and conduct parenting training and support groups. Compile and maintain all physical and computerized social work records. Participate in ongoing program evaluation of social work services. Adhere to district procedures. Comply with the TBSWE Code of Conduct, NASW Code of Ethics, and NASW School Social Work Standards. Follow policies established by federal, state, and local governments as well as NISD Board. Participate in professional development activities related to job position and licensing requirements. Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment.
• Student Services:
• Crisis Intervention:
• Assessment:
• Consultation:
• Consultation with Community Agencies:
• Program Management:
• Adherence to District Procedures:
• Support Campus Goals:

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise persons completing social work practicums or internships. Assist school personnel in helping students explore alternative education programs and career counseling.

Working Conditions

Environmental factors: Equipment used: Mental demands/physical demands: Mental demands:
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regular district-wide travel to students' homes and multiple work locations as assigned.
• Personal computer, printer, calculator, copier.
• Tools/equipment used: standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environmental factors: may work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.