What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker /Adjustment Counselor Maternity Leave Coverage Beginning April 7, 1015 position at North River Collaborative?
Become part of a team of school social workers working with North River
Collaborative member districts. Open position available in public elementary
school in southeastern Massachusetts supporting Kindergarten to 2nd grade
students with 1:1 and group counseling. Regular LICSW supervision provided.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor works under the direction
and supervision of the North River Program Coordinator and the School Principal
and Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
2. Teaches evidence based SEL curriculum and provides group and individual
counseling to students as identified.
3. Participates in Team meetings and re-evaluations, presenting an overview of
student’s needs and recommended strategies for appropriate planning and
support services.
4. Delivers student services as determined by the Team and Director of Special
Education and provides documentation of all services, including, when
requested, IEP goals and progress.
5. Provides support and consultation to families and conducts regular contact
with the family and outside providers, as indicated.
6. Provides information regarding community recreational and therapeutic
resources and assists families in accessing necessary services.
7. Screens all student referrals. Maintains progress notes based on
goals/objectives.
8. Consults with teachers, administrators, school nurses and school psychologists
on a regular basis.
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9. Provides referral services when indicated and acts as Liaison with community
mental health and other local and state agencies.
10. Provides emergency screening and crisis intervention as needed.
JOB GOAL: To work with students and families through the professional
application of social work practice in the treatment of social/emotional and
mental health conditions that may inhibit a student’s academic progress. To
provide assessment and direct services to students in consultation with the
family, administrators, teachers, and other service providers. To make referrals
to community-based services as needed.
The ideal candidate will excel in empowering students and families to achieve
their fullest potential by encouraging ownership, self-advocacy, organization, and
inquiry. He or she will be able to utilize culturally proficient practices, on-line
technologies and personalize the academic process for students. He or she will
respond to the personal, social-emotional, and mental health needs of students.
Strong candidates will be skillful in applying creativity to problem-solving and
will have an eagerness to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and
other staff to support student learning and success.
