School Social Worker

Worth County Schools School Social Worker Job Description Minimum Qualifications

• Education Level: Master's degree in social work required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia service certificate in School Social Work
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; planning, organization, and time management

Director of Student Services

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Work effectively with students, parents, and school personnel to serve the needs of all students and to resolve issues in order to promote student success.
• Coordinate a referral system to provide direct service to students, parents, and teachers.
• Make home visits after consultation with administration and/or upon school social worker assessment.
• Work with schools to implement attendance programs and support compliance of the compulsory attendance law.
• Serves as liaison between school, home, and the community in order to disseminate information and enhance the student's personal and academic growth which may result in referrals to a specialist and/or community agencies for more intensive services.
• Work with parents and children in a confidential and caring manner, and assist the family, school, and community in any way required to bridge gaps between family and school.
• Conduct required training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain a working knowledge of state law and board policies regarding child welfare.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Serves as liaison for Homeless Education
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

195-day position. Salary based on board-approved certified teacher pay schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the assigned supervisor.