Social Worker

Job Description:

Vacancy for the 2024-25 school year for a School Social Worker at Saxe Middle School.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil and Family Services, school social workers are expected to provide the following levels of service: assessments, interventions and liaisons with community agencies and services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessments

• Assess individual student social emotional functioning

• Prepare social work assessments when appropriate

• Engages with families to assess needs as appropriate

Interventions

• Consults with teachers to support students' educational program

• Provides individual and/or group counseling to students

• Provides groups for parents dealing with educational issues

• Provides short-term family counseling to facilitate student participation in educational program

• Works with families in ameliorating psychosocial stressors

• Participates with team in providing crisis intervention services

• Makes referrals to appropriate community services

Liaison with Community Agencies and Services

• Provides information on community services to families and school personnel

• Communicates regularly with outside agencies and providers regarding student support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds Connecticut State Certification in School Social Work

All candidates must hold or be eligible for appropriate CT certification. Please apply on the district website, www.ncps-k12.org, and be sure to upload a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of your certification (if available).