What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Discovery Regional HS?
School Social Worker
Job Description
NOTE: ALL VACANCY POSTING ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED.
NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
REPORTS TO: Site Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Georgia certificate in School Social Work(P-12) or such alternatives to these qualifications as the Governance Team may find appropriate and acceptable.
DUTIES:
- Attendance - Monitor underage attendance and attend Truancy Court if necessary. Help students overcome barriers so that they may attend school regularly and be successful. Develop and assign duties to an Attendance Support Team. Monitor progress of team in a timely manner.
- Food Program - Coordinate nutrition program.
- Counseling - Based on referrals, counsel with students and parents helping families cope with economic struggles such as financial needs, hours in applying for Medicare/Medicaid, childcare, etc. Provide crisis counseling services as requested by counselor, site director or any other Discovery Regional staff for families needing medical treatment, mental health services, legal services and any other community services. Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required.
- Conduct home visits as needed through referral of Discovery Regional staff when students or parents cannot come to the school. Work closely with Discovery staff to develop and support ongoing dropout recovery programs. Work with Discovery Regional liaison to address concerns regarding homeless students.
- Make referrals to public or private agencies. Serve as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
- Records/Training - Maintain appropriate school records and provide written reports and communication to educational stakeholders. Serve as a resource person for in-service trainings and planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director.
Primary Location: Ben Hill, Dougherty, Valdosta (Please select specific location when filling out the application.)
Salary Range: $40-$40 Per Hour
Shift Type: Part-Time
Salary : $40
