Substitute School Social Worker

Substitute School Social Worker

Baltimore County Public Schools Job Title: Substitute School Social Worker Reports To: Supervisor, Coordinator of School Social Work Services Definition: In the long-term absence of the regular social worker, the substitute provides a variety of professional school social work services to students and their families to address social/emotional/environmental issues that impact academic performance. Provides consultation and recommendations regarding supporting improved student performance. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence and the BCPS' Master Plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses sources of academic concerns, including factors in the school environment, the home setting and community which interfere with school success.
• Functions as a liaison between the family and the school regarding the child's educational needs and social-emotional progress.
• Determines and implements appropriate intervention strategies including a range of therapeutic services with students and families.
• Provides consultation, group counseling, educational workshops, and other services to parents/caretakers on topics such as parenting, stress reduction, communication with school personnel, child growth and development.
• Collaborates with school staff and other educational personnel in efforts to alleviate identified factors impacting student performance.
• Serves on school-based and system-wide committees in an effort to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral needs, with an emphasis on the provision of evidenced-based services.
• Provides staff development and consultative services on pertinent issues affecting students' learning, social/emotional and behavioral health.
• Conducts psychoeducational groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concerns inclusive of topics emotional management, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc.
• Conducts home visit to establish home-school communication and collaboration related to the identified areas of concern for the student.
• Serves as a liaison with community organizations and agencies to foster communication between parents/guardians and schools to mobilize resources to support educational performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Social Worker Certificate is required. Possession of a Social Worker license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.
• Knowledge of public education.
• Skill in providing social work services to students and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in collaborating with teachers and school staff.
• Skill in communicating and utilization of technology.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this class is generally mobile and performed in a classroom and office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Conditions of Employment: Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Salary: $ 41.05 per hour FLSA: Non-Exempt