What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Bloomfield, NM?
Job Title: Social Worker
About the Role:
The school social worker plays a vital role in addressing the psychological and social well-being of students. They facilitate communication and connection between home and school, working to remove barriers to educational success. The social worker helps families access needed services within the community and provides individual and group intervention to children experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues that hinder academic progress.
Main Responsibilities:
About the Role:
The school social worker plays a vital role in addressing the psychological and social well-being of students. They facilitate communication and connection between home and school, working to remove barriers to educational success. The social worker helps families access needed services within the community and provides individual and group intervention to children experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues that hinder academic progress.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in identifying student needs and providing appropriate services.
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to understand individual students' abilities.
- Document all services provided to students and families.
- Contribute to Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Perform casework service with individual students and their families to develop skills in areas such as personal, social, behavioral, or emotional maladjustments.
- Develop IEP goals and monitor student progress.
- Provide brief solution-focused counseling for students on caseload.
- Advocate for students and their families.
- Maintain accurate and complete records.
- Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings and provide consultative services to teachers and parents.
- Provide information on social, emotional, and behavioral issues within the school setting.
- Promote home/school partnerships through support to parents and family members.
- Provide crisis intervention to students at risk for harm to self or others.
- Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining good attendance and adhering to contract hours.
- Participate in in-service training programs and maintain a professional relationship with students.
- Respect students' individual concerns and provide support and encouragement.
- Contribute to staff meetings, workshops, or other school activities.
- Work in partnership with community agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
