Job Description:
Summary: 
The job of a Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operation in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, and referring students and families to other agencies. 
 
Reports To: Director of Student Services & School Principal
 
Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Work agreeably with students and parents, as well as associates, consulting professionals, community, and state agency personnel.
• Utilize motivational techniques.
• Able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
•  Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement Essential Functions. Assesses student and family needs (e.g., financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support life and educational objectives. 
• Consistent interaction with students to educate students. 
• Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g., parenting skills, community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district, and supporting a child's educational program. 
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g., mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students. 
• Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements. 
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers, and/or students (e.g, parent/teacher, parent/student, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede students' success. 
• Provides one-on-one, individual or group counseling sessions for students (e.g., social, behavioral, grief, teen pregnancy, violence, suicide, school attendance, etc.) to give emotional and psychological support. 
• Responds to all inquiries from students, parents, teachers, and administration for the purpose of providing information on district support services, potential intervention methods, and/or educational programs; and ensuring compliance with public education laws. 
• Serves as a liaison between school and outside agencies (e.g., Division of Family Services, Juvenile Court, substance abuse counselors, physicians, etc.) to provide therapeutic options for individuals and families to explore. 
• Satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including emotional and behavioral issues, treatment methods, relationships with community agencies, and restraining methods.
• The ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. 
• The flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. 
• Able to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Able to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
• Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.