School Social Worker

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide individual and/or group counseling for students with specific emotional/behavioral challenges. Respond to and manage acute situations like student dysregulation, severe mental health crises, or family emergencies. Contribute to assessments, support development of support plans (IEPs/504s), and help with transitions for students in special education programs. Link families to community resources and support systems for holistic well-being. Help design and implement specializing programs and training for students with social-emotional-behavioral needs. Maintain accurate records, case files, and reports on student progress and interventions. Serves as a liaison between the school, home and community agencies for the purpose of helping students both directly and indirectly with their academic achievement and social and emotional adjustment. Compiles the social developmental history and social work notes on students and their families as appropriate. Demonstrates oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner. Provides consultative services to school personnel and to families of students experiencing social, emotional and/or academic problems. Initiates and/or facilitates DCF inquiries, referrals and follow-up. Assists school personnel and parents in dealing with attendance concerns. Assesses difficulties of referred students, and, when appropriate, conducts individual, group, crisis and/or meetings for students. Attends and participates in educational planning meetings for students. Participates in personnel development activities which lead to improved job performance. Participates on the Child Study Team and accepts Case Management assignments. Adheres to the NASW professional code of ethics. Is knowledgeable of DSM‑IV diagnosis and how they affect student behavior. Has a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects. Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by administration. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Supervisor or Director. #J-18808-Ljbffr