What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (Long Term Substitute) position at Beavercreek City Schools?
Title: SOCIAL WORKER
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Job Objectives: Provides prevention/intervention and counseling support to promote social and emotional growth in students.
Minimum Qualifications:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Job Objectives: Provides prevention/intervention and counseling support to promote social and emotional growth in students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Ohio license appropriate for the assignment: Ohio Department of Education School Social Worker License; Licensed Social Worker; Licensed Independent Social Worker; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Professional Counselor
- Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
- Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize community support for prevention activities.
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Conducts individual and/or group counseling sessions.
- Communicates effectively with school personnel, parents, and other concerned persons.
- Works collaboratively with school and community staff and families to promote student success.
- Determines appropriate counseling procedures and techniques to be applied.
- Helps students examine their abilities, achievement, and interests focusing on the student’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical characteristics that influence the learning process.
- Identifies school and community resources.
- Follows policies and procedures for student referrals, release of student information, and receipt of information from external agencies.
- Builds professional relationships with colleagues to share knowledge and resources.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
- Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
- Implements effective classroom management procedures. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds student conduct code.
- Takes part in professional activities, faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and parent conferences as appropriate.
- Upholds confidentiality following state and district guidelines.
- Provides transportation as needed to client appointments and meetings.
- Promote a favorable image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
- Coordinates and facilitates community resources for students and their families.
- Uphold employee code of conduct.
- Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
- Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role model for others.
- Consults parents as needed (e.g. telephone calls, conferences, etc.)
- Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g. law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.)
- Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns (e.g., grief, socialization, personal behaviors, conflict mediation, etc.)
- Provide professional development sessions and training for staff.
- Helps staff address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.)
- Participates in student assistance team meetings. Works with the team to reach a consensus on identified student.
- Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with innovative counseling strategies.
- Take precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services.
The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
- Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
- Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
- Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
- Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Lifts, carries, and/or moves work-related supplies and equipment.
- Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling.
- Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with others.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Travels to meetings and work assignments.
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
- Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
- Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Duties may require detailed paperwork.
- Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Duties may require working extended hours.
- Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
