School Social Worker Pool

Position: School Social Worker Candidate Pool
DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Instructional Facilitator of Social Work Services, the School Social Worker utilizes specialized expertise in understanding family and community systems to link students and their families with services essential to promoting student well-being. As part of Student Support Programs within the Department of Program Innovation and Student Well-Being, this position provides a variety of professional school social work services to students and their families to address social, emotional, and environmental issues that impact academic performance.

In collaboration with school-based problem-solving teams, the School Social Worker assists with coordination of school-based mental health services and provides recommendations to support improved student academic and behavioral performance. Ideal candidates for this position believe in a strengths-based approach to support student achievement. They value diverse perspectives and demonstrate commitment to providing culturally competent services to meet the needs of students, families, schools, and communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
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* Education:

** Graduation from a Council on Social Work Education (or CSWE) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work Have, or be eligible for, a valid Maryland Educators Certificate with an endorsement as a School Social Worker. Minimum of three (3) years post-MSW experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous school social work experience.

Experience in the mental health field.

Experience providing direct social work services to children and families. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Conducts psycho educational groups on identified areas of concerns inclusive of topics such as, emotional management, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc. in collaboration with Health Education and School Counseling.

Maintains required documentation and prepares reports as required in adherence with School Social Work Department guidelines.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of state, federal and local laws and procedures that guide school social work practices. Excellent human relations, time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school and community colleagues. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt to change, demonstrate receptivity to feedback, and modify services as needed. Understanding and adherence to professional behavior and the NASW Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work Services. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.

Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
** Compensation
* * This position is on the HCEA other certificated staff scale. School Social Workers are 10 or 11- month positions. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.
** Benefits
* * for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the
** Pre-Employment Requirements
** All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.
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