School Social Worker Job Description

The School Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans for students requiring social work support in the school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes therapeutic settings and procedures aligned with the instructional program.
• Designs and develops individualized service plans based on IEPs and supports the curriculum using diagnostic information from assessments.
• Utilizes available resources as a bridge to the instructional program.
• Effectively transitions students between therapy and classroom settings.
• Promotes prevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors while maintaining student dignity.
• Engages students with positive feedback and effective reinforcement techniques.
• Interacts effectively with students, family members, educational teams, and professionals outside the organization.
• Knowledgeable about general development and the impact of disability on students and their families.
• Collaborates with assigned students, educational staff, and volunteers to ensure student welfare and safety.

Requirements:

• Holds a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement.
• May require an MSW or LCSW per state or facility requirements.
• Complies with professional standards of practice and completes Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
• Current CPR certification, TB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if required by contract or facility.
• Must meet federal, state, and local requirements.
• Successful completion of new hire training and understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Benefits:

Amergis offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and awards and recognition programs. Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.