School Social Worker

Promotes maximum development of all students by prevention/alleviation of problems that interfere with the tasks of learning through knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills.

• Helps students and families make the best use of available opportunities and resources and to fully develop each student's individual potential.

• Provides the necessary professional skills to assist students and communities in problem solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner.

• Assists parents in utilizing school and community resources to help children maximize their educational abilities.

• Coordinates services with community agencies and other disciplines within the school.

• Coordinates various prevention and intervention programs and services.

• Participates in referrals, placements, behavioral modification plans and case studies.

• Provides individual and group counseling, case management, home visits and assessments.

• Serves as liaison between school, family and community.

• Adheres to the National Association of Social Workers code of ethical behavior and professional practice.

• Models professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students, families and the school community.

• Keeps abreast of current community resources and determines how these resources may be beneficial to the student, his/her family, and the family's involvement in the academic process.

• Understands, and abides by, federal, state and local laws, such as child protection/child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy.