What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Alabama State Department of Education?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an Accredited College or University
- Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Successful professional social work experience with children and/or adolescents preferred.
- Experience in an education environment preferred.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Valid Alabama Driver's License
JOB GOAL: Provides social services to assist targeted students and families
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with the educational program of targeted students of Madison County.
- Provide support, referral, and follow-up services for targeted students.
- Assist with establishing and implementing a plan of action for targeted students.
- Assist schools, school nurses, and families in obtaining social and/or health services for targeted students.
- Conduct home visits as a liaison between school and home.
- Assist school officials, teachers, and parents with developing a plan of action for targeted students who are at-risk for dropping out of school and/or having attendance or behavioral problems.
- Serve as an advisor to administrators, counselors, and teachers concerning needs of targeted students
- Be regular and punctual in attendance.
- Assist district or school personnel in communications with the Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Court, and other agencies in cases of neglect, abuse, or abandonment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Duty Days: 187
Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.
Additional Information: Please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services for any additional inquiries.
The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.
