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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate School Social Worker to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a range of services to support students' social, emotional, and academic development. This role involves working closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to identify and address any barriers to learning. The School Social Worker will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and develop intervention plans to help students succeed in school. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with community resources to provide comprehensive support to students and their families. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This position is crucial in promoting a positive school climate and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The School Social Worker will also be involved in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and the development of programs to address issues such as bullying, substance abuse, and mental health. This role requires a high level of empathy, patience, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with students.
- Assess students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Develop and implement intervention plans.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Connect students and families with community resources.
- Develop programs to address bullying, substance abuse, and mental health.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings.
- Advocate for students' needs and rights.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
- Provide training and support to school staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Promote a positive school climate.
- Assist with attendance and truancy issues.
- Facilitate communication between home and school.
- Support students in developing social skills.
- Address issues related to child abuse and neglect.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with other school social workers and professionals.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
- State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
- Knowledge of community resources and services.
- Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Ability to develop and implement intervention plans.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Commitment to promoting a positive school climate.
- Ability to advocate for students' needs and rights.
- Experience with IEP and 504 plan processes.
- Ability to conduct home visits as needed.
- Proficiency in providing training and support to school staff.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Ability to address issues related to child abuse and neglect.
- Experience in developing programs to address bullying, substance abuse, and mental health.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with children and adolescents?
- How do you handle sensitive situations with students and families?
- What strategies do you use for crisis intervention and conflict resolution?
- How do you develop and implement intervention plans?
- Can you provide an example of a successful program you developed?
- How do you collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators?
- What is your approach to maintaining accurate and confidential records?
- How do you stay updated on community resources and services?
- Can you describe your experience with IEP and 504 plan processes?
- How do you promote a positive school climate?
- What is your experience with addressing issues related to child abuse and neglect?
- How do you support students in developing social skills?
- Can you describe a challenging situation you faced and how you resolved it?
- How do you handle attendance and truancy issues?
- What is your approach to providing training and support to school staff?
- How do you monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions?
- Can you describe your experience with home visits?
- How do you advocate for students' needs and rights?
- What professional development opportunities have you pursued?
- How do you address issues related to bullying, substance abuse, and mental health?
