Middle School Social Worker

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker addresses barriers to student learning, including social, emotional and mental health challenges, and provides services at the school-wide, family, small group and individual levels. The School Social Worker will be assigned either an Intermediate or Middle focus, with the understanding that adjustments may be made by their supervisor to meet the needs of students and families.

The School Social Worker utilizes student, school and community data to plan, identify and implement evidence-based, culturally competent and measurable social work program goals, small group goals and individual student goals. Demonstrates knowledge of laws, rules and policies which impact students, families and the school community creating protections and/or eliminating barriers to successful student outcomes. Provides assessment and instruction/intervention services at the school-wide prevention level, at the targeted classroom/small group level and at the individual behavioral/mental health level to address issues that prevent learning readiness. Develops and maintains a deep working knowledge of all aspects of Warren's virtual learning programs. Works collaboratively with school professionals, parents and community leaders in a culturally responsive manner to support the optimum learning environment for students. Serves as a member of educational multidisciplinary teams with responsibilities that may include the preparation of student and family social and developmental histories, functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral intervention strategies. Provides brief individual and group counseling to students and families who need help with personal concerns or development problems. Consults with school staff and parents regarding strategies for helping students cope with personal and social concerns. Accesses and links community resources to students, families and the school in response to identified needs. Advocates for student success and engages families and the school community in student achievement. To accomplish this responsibility, home and/or agency visits are required. Other duties may be assigned.

Entry-level requirements include a Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work. Must hold an Indiana School Service Personnel license: School Social Worker; or, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency license: LSW or LCSW. Prior experience working as a school social worker is preferred. Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without accommodations) is required. Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities. The ability to communicate verbally in person is very important. The School Social Worker must excel in written and oral communication with a variety of audiences including district administration and staff as well as students and families. Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.