Central Office _ School Social Worker (Social Work Services)

School Social Worker

Collaborate with students, parents, and school staff to assess and address learning barriers. Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to enhance academic and social outcomes, and connect individuals with community resources and services as needed. This role requires expertise in the field and the ability to operate with limited oversight.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist parents, students, and school staff in identifying needs that interfere with learning, and work collaboratively to solve these problems.
• Provide direct services such as individual and short-term supportive counseling to students, along with educational, psycho-social, and behavioral support.
• Conduct home visits to assess situations and provide support, and monitor school attendance and intervene when necessary.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with teachers, staff, and external agencies to facilitate the integration of services for students.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues as required.
• Complete complex analysis related to job functions, recommending solutions that involve consideration of multiple variables to enhance student support systems within the educational environment.
• Manage crises by providing therapeutic support and interventions for students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
• Make referrals to community resources and coordinate these efforts to effectively meet the needs of students and families.
• Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with school personnel and families regarding student well-being.
• Participate actively in the development of school policies related to student welfare, and implement procedures to ensure compliance with child protection laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum one (1) year of professional social work, counseling, or closely related experience required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved certificate in school social work at level S-5 or above required.