REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Student Services

WORK YEAR: 195 day per work calendar

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Valid Ohio LSW, LISW or LISW-S
• Experience as a social worker in an educational setting preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with managing case management and/or care plan programs is advantageous
• A minimum of one (1) year experience supervising direct service staff is advantageous
• Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively
• Current van license, or willingness to obtain
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide case management services to students and families as neede
• Implement individual and group interventions for students on caseload
• Provide family interventions to support the whole child and decrease barriers to academic and social growth
• Conduct home visits and provide home-based interventions to students on caseload, as appropriate
• Monitor the attendance, behavior, emotional and academic progress of students on caseload
• Collect assessment data relevant to the child’s emotional, academic, and developmental history to assist in educational and career planning
• Coordinate learning opportunities for families, staff, administrators and students on topics identified on needs assessment(s)
• Act as a liaison between students, families, and school personnel and participate in team meetings to support student achievement and overcome social, emotional, or behavioral concerns
• Provide consultation to staff on mental health concerns, behavioral interventions, and crisis intervention as needed
• Work with community and regional service providers to provide resources to students and families
• Maintain communication with parents and the educational team for students on caseload on a consistent basis to share information and give feedback on student progress
• Serve as an active participate on crisis intervention and threat assessment teams
• Supervise and provide support to social work interns, as appropriate
• Conduct other duties related to the position of social worker as described by supervisor(s)

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.