About this opportunity
Wholechild, Inc. lists this Social Worker opportunity in manor, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Social Worker
The school social worker provides unique services to children, youth, and their families to help the student attain maximum benefits from their school programs. School social workers have knowledge and a concern for the wide range of social, emotional, cultural, and economic differences among children, families, and communities. The Social Worker will assist the school principals and counselors but will report to the Director of the Whole Child Department.
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, must maintain current licensure status
Must be familiar with the community and support agencies
Must be adaptable to meet the needs of the families in the program in addition to working flexible hours to accommodate work in the evening
Preferred - ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients
Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
General knowledge of Academics, Behavior, and Attendance Supports
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, able to work in collaborative team based environments
Experience working in an educational, social service, or family support service setting
Experience with child development
Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
Knowledge and skill in casework management, investigation and intervention theories and practices
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, interviewing and analytical skills and interpersonal skills
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies
Knowledge in the areas of needs and risk assessment, crisis support, family dynamics, the impact of trauma, psycho-social functioning theories and practices and child protection theories, models and practices
Flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of settings and in a cross-cultural situation
Must have 3-5 years experience working with youth, families, schools, and/or community outreach and at risk youth
Provide case management services to elementary – high school students who have been identified as having chronic school absences, behavior problems, or other barriers to learning
Assess family needs and make home visits
Establish and follow through with resource referrals
Attend scheduled ARD and other academic meetings that assist with advocating for scholars well-being
Continue on-going case management documentation
Provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling as well as parenting groups as seen necessary
Support Student Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams
Notify appropriate agencies when abuse or neglect is suspected
Refer school staff and parents to resources in the community
Consult with administrative and instructional staff as well as mental health partners
Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment
Consult parents regarding their children's academic performance, behavior, and needs
Plan, evaluate, and research interventions related to preventive and developmental student services
Collaborate with Truancy team for cases of unexcused and excessive absences and tardies and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws according to Texas Education Code §25.091
Conference regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy; work closely with counselors, teachers, and other staff to identify and counsel students at risk of dropping out, as well as their parents; confer with students in matters of attendance and tardiness and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance; conduct home visits and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems; maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including records of all cases investigated and reports required by the commissioner of education; implement and comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of student attendance
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
Assist with coordination of holiday support for families
Assist with coordination of district wide events for Whole Child such as the annual school resource fair
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
Facilitate professional development District Wide to assist with increasing awareness on trauma-informed schools
Coordinate the Department's resource referral process, which can be used to assist children and families from each school
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisor, colleagues and partners
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, parents and partners
Maintain confidentiality
Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Supervise Interns
Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Lifting (45 pounds or more)
Carrying (45 pounds or more)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Work inside/outside
Exposure to noise
Work prolonged or irregular hours
Worksite address
manor, TX, 78653, US
Who can apply
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