Alabama Department Of Education Birmingham , AL 35202
Posted 1 week ago
Classified
Position
Central Office
Social Worker
Grades PK-12
Job Number 2300279570
Start Date
Open Date 10/30/2023
Closing Date
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides comprehensive social work services to parents, students and school staff. Responds to referrals from school administrators, parents, teachers and the Problem Solving Team. Assists families in accessing appropriate community resources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a student advocate and as a liaison between the home, school, and community
Provides intervention services for students and families with interpersonal and environmental difficulties
Assists in the referral process of students and/or parents to appropriate community agencies and follow-up as necessary
Provides consultation and collaborative services to teachers, principals, counselors, and other school personnel
Makes home and community visits, as needed
Helps identify and provides services to homeless students
Models and maintains high ethical standards
Coordinates and develops specialized services for students/at risk students, Special Education, parents, and families
Develops and implements plans to enhance students' school success
Assists school personnel in understanding that family, culture, socioeconomic status, and physical and mental health can affect student performance
Develops a rapport with designated students and acts as a mentor when appropriate through individual and small group contact
Develops programs designed to help students to improve their attendance, cope with crisis situations, develop self-discipline, build self-esteem, enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills, take advantage of educational opportunities, and learn to resolve conflicts without violence
Develops and conducts Parent Education/Parenting Support training programs for parents on how to actively participate in their child's education, use school and community resources more effectively, and identify and meet their child's emotional and social needs
Participates in school and district level professional learning activities for continued professional growth
Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
Provides services to individual students at assigned schools having emotional, social, behavioral, or attendance problems
Demonstrates appropriate organizational and time management skills
Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondences in a timely and accurate manner
Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
LCSW or equivalent preferred
Three (3) years of successful professional social work experience in child welfare and adolescents preferred
A valid driver's license
SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.
Duty Days 224
Reports To Director of Social Emotional Learning
Salary Range: From/To Classified Salary Schedule 86 ($53,906 - $90,789)
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