Clinical Social Worker

Job DetailsJob LocationFSU Campus - Pembroke Pines, FLPosition TypePart TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeDescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWFacility Contract Services is a Florida-based contract services company responsible for the employment and management of personnel for municipal clients. Facility Contract Services is currently seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees for the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System. Employees who are motivated to take on today's greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service and who are passionate about making a difference in local government.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Identify, coordinate and document intervention and therapeutic services provided to students and families who are referred for community mental health services.collaborate with mental health team members in engaging in appropriate assessment activities that result in the identification of the special needs of individual students to include interviews, observations and / or home assessments.proficiency in district databases and software plan and conduct appropriate mental health interventions to include short term solution focused individual, group and family counseling services for students for the purpose of facilitating personal, social, emotional and academic growth.perform crisis intervention services as part of the Crisis Support Team and / or conduct short-term crisis counseling, staff support and parent education activities.facilitate the monitoring of services, referrals, resources and other activities designed to improve the functioning of students and families. Maintain appropriate reports and record keeping procedures to document the above.coordinate home, school and district interventions to manage and improve student attendance including CINS / FINS and court petitions.serve as a consultant and contribute specialized knowledge to interdisciplinary school-based teams and staffing committees in resolving the learning and adjustment problems of students. This may include school wide and district program development and planning.assist the schools in planning and providing parent involvement activities in which the expertise of the social worker would be of value such as leading parent education groups, staff development activities, and coordinating PTA / PTO collaborations.participate in professional in-service training programs and staff development activities. provide professional expertise regarding assessment, mental health, consultation, case management, parent involvement and staff development to address such special needs areas as child abuse, services for the homeless, teen pregnancy, cultural awareness (ESOL) and accessing community resources.abide by the code of ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) "Professional standard for Social Work Services in Schools", and the standards of practice established by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) and the Florida Association of School Social Workers (FASSW).perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of the City of Pembroke Pines.participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.ensure adherence to good safety procedures.follow Federal and State laws, as well as City of Pembroke Pines policies.perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principals, and / or District Safety Specialist.QualificationsREQUIREMENTSEDUCATION : An earned master's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Social Work (MSW).EXPERIENCE : Successful experience as a school or clinical social worker.OREDUCATION : Eligible for certification as a school social worker, Master's degree preferred.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Bilingual skills preferred. Computer skills required as needed for the position.Job Type : Part TimeAAP / EEO StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACEIn compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNEDThe above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.