Position Type:
Student Support/Instructional Specialists/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
11/1/2024
Location:
CO - Comm. Engagement and Student & Family Support
School Social Worker
Wayne County Public Schools
Job Description
Class: Certified
Dept: School
TITLE: School Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work. Valid school social work certificate for North Carolina.
• Other qualifications as the Superintendent and Board of Education may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Assigned Principal
JOB GOAL: To promote maximum development of all students by preventing/alleviation of problems that interferes with the tasks of learning through knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school/social work issues.
• Develop, maintain and communicate a plan for effective delivery of the school social work program.
• Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Employ appropriate social work methods in situations affecting the students' educational progress.
• Maintain an advocacy role to assure that the students' educational, social, emotional and material needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between homeschool community and promotes effective resource utilization and positive relations with various publics.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring social work services.
• Implement an effective referral and follow up process.
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school social work program.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out no instructional duties as required or assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month work year/FLSA Exempt.
Starting Salary and/or Grade: Salary based on state salary scale
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of School Social Workers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills/methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.

Attachment(s):

• Social Worker.docx.pdf