Social Worker

Position Title: School Social Worker

Reports To: Lead Social Worker

Job Summary: Provides support and mental health services to students at assigned school(s). Collaborates in team MTSS intervention meetings regarding students. Delivers lessons to students in areas of mental health. Trains and provides expertise to staff in areas of specialty. Make referrals to additional support services.

Essential Job and Duties:

Duty/Responsibility No: 1

Statement of duty/responsibility:

Provides school social work services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or are demonstrating the need to receive social/emotional support to address social, emotional, or behavioral concerns within the school setting.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Assists teachers and parents in developing and implementing behavior management plans to remediate problem behaviors.

Assists students to improve their academic and social/emotional well-being.

Provides support to students in the areas of social skills, anger management and stress reduction to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn.

Provides short-term individual and group counseling to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems. Provides information to families and assists them in accessing long-term or intensive counseling services, as needed.

Participates in multidisciplinary team planning

Provides expertise to school staff regarding the social and emotional needs of students.

Duty/Responsibility No: 2

Statement of duty/responsibility:

Acts as a liaison between the home, school and community providers to access, mobilize and coordinate services.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress.

Enlists the support of parents and families to promote students’ success.

Builds home/school partnerships by providing support to parents and family members through the use of school conferences and home visits.

Interprets school policies to families.

Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers, as appropriate.

Consults and collaborates with social services, mental health and other community providers.

Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.

Duty/Responsibility No: 3

Statement of duty/responsibility:

Provides crisis intervention services as needed.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Conducts risk assessments.

Coordinates home, school and community resources in addressing the crisis situation.

Coordinates follow-up services as needed

Duty/Responsibility No: 4

Statement of duty/responsibility:

Performs other professional work that furthers the district mission, goals, and initiatives.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings including IEP and MTSS meetings.

Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.

Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and instructional and educational technologies.

Collect data and information for grant reporting and assist in meeting grant obligations

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT:

Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

DEGREE INFORMATION:

Type of degree: Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Major field of study or degree emphasis: Social Work

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Hold a License of Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License of Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Alaska.

Hold a School Social Work Certification from an accredited graduate program.

DEED Type C Certification

ETHICS: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Acts within accordance of NASW code of Ethics

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

A minimum of two years experience in social work or mental health counseling required. Experience in children’s mental health preferred.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

Working knowledge of the principals, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.

Current knowledge of the community resources and support systems available to assist students and their families.

Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students.

Ability to travel between and among school sites throughout the District and to students’ homes, as necessary.

Ability to be flexible and prioritize activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,535.00 - $122,735.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ketchikan, AK 99901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ketchikan, AK 99901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,535 - $122,735