School Social Worker

General Statement

The School Social Worker, under general supervision, provides services to support students' social and emotional well-being and collaborates with the school counselor, behavioral health therapist, teachers and other relevant individuals to support students. This includes completing needs assessments, referrals for community-based services and follow-up services.

Essential Functions

Performs assessments to identify student, family and school needsusing social work principles, techniques and practices for individual and group work.

Provides supportive counseling, using multiple approaches, to address students' needs.

Refers students and families to a variety ofproviders andservices to meetvarious needs.

Monitors progress of students served to ensure needs are being met, adjusting if needed.

Conducts home visits andcompletesfollow-up asneeded.

Presents education/information to students, families, and staff regarding social and emotional wellness.

Documents interactions with the students in accordance with program requirements.

Develops knowledge of community and school resources to address needs and alleviate barriers for students. Work to create additional resources as needed.

Assists parents and staff in developing comprehensive strategies for supporting students in crisis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must obtain School Social Work certification from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction within one (1) year of hire date.

Special Requirements:

None Specified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and two years' of social work experience, preferably in a school setting.

Licenses or Certifications:

Licensed School Social Worker in NC by the Department of Public Instruction.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements:

None Specified.

Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must obtain School Social Work certification from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction within one (1) year of hire date.

Special Requirements:

None Specified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and two years' of social work experience, preferably in a school setting.

Licenses or Certifications:

Licensed School Social Worker in NC by the Department of Public Instruction.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements:

None Specified.