Substitute School Social Worker

Substitute School Social Worker

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

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.