POSITION: School Social Worker Intern
POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel
Non-Bargaining
Exempt
P/T 3-Day (.6 FTE)
9 months
SALARY: $5,500.00 School Term
FUNCTION:
Under the authority of the Coordinator for School Social Workers and the School Social Worker Internship program, the Intern School Social Worker will participate in a full-time training experience, the purpose of which will be to further develop skills in the area of diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, consultation and related follow-up social work services for the pre-school and school age child. The School Social Work Intern will also enhance technical skills, critical judgment, professional attitudes, responsibility, independence, communication skills, and the ability to relate to others.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Student Services
Director of Equity and Student Services
Student Services Coordinator
Assigned Social Worker
RELATES TO: Other faculty members and school staff
Equity and Student Services Department
Parents, Community Groups, and other social services institutions
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Second year field placement in the MSW Graduate School of Social Work 2-Day (.4 FTE):
• Hold a Master's Degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, working toward a PEL Endorsement, School Social Work 3-Day (.6 FTE):
• Enrolled in a School Social Work program leading to a Master's Degree in social work and a Professional Educator License from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquire working knowledge of the public school system's organization and operation.
• Gain knowledge of the relationship of the special education programs in relation to the general education programs.
• Become familiar with the role and function of the School Social Worker and his/her place in the organization of the school system/district.
• Develop skills in conducting diagnostic interviews, providing consultative services to school personnel and parents.
• Gain expertise in behavioral analysis and management programs.
• Develop expertise in the completion and scoring of formal adaptive behavior scale assessment protocols, scoring, interpretation, presentation of interpretation of the protocol, and formulating recommendations and/or suggestions for their practical implementation.
• Develop communicative and consultative skills with the ability to participate as a school district/building/special services team member.
• Develop and implement effective therapeutic counseling skills.
• Develop knowledge of the services available to children from community agencies and professionals.
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services or designee.
• IEP/Present Levels/Reports/Provide minutes
• Supporting the SEL curriculum
• SEL screeners

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use ethical reasoning skills as it aligns with the NASW Code of Ethics.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software, especially as systems are updated.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. In-district and out-of-town travel is required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.