Anticipated Long-term Substitute - School Social Work

JOB

DESCRIPTION

NCUSD

203

SCHOOL

SOCIAL

WORKER

Purpose

Statement

The

job

of

School

Social

Worker

was

established

for

the

purpose/s

of

facilitating

administrative

processes;

ensuring

operation

in

compliance

with

county,

state

and/or

federal

requirements;

providing

information

on

services

available

to

eligible

students

and

families

and

conveying

information

regarding

school

and/or

district

activities,

procedures,

and

referring

families

to

other

agencies,

working

collaboratively

with

school

staff

to

meet

the

needs

of

students.

This

job

reports

to

Principal/Supervisor,Social

Work

Essential

Functions

Provide

supportive

services

necessary

to

allow

all

students

to

make

the

best

use

of

their

educational

opportunities

for

the

purpose

of

allowing

students

to

develop

their

fullest

individual

potential.

Assesses

student

and

family

needs

(e.g.

financial,

medical,

parenting,

skills,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

developing

and

implementing

individualized

programs

of

services

to

support

educational

objectives

and

IEPs.

Collaborates

with

school

staff

(e.g.

teachers,

psychologists,

counselors,

administrators,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

addressing

concerns

related

to

students

and

developing

functional

behavior

assessments,

behavior

intervention

plans,

and

other

programs

that

may

assist

students.

Coordinates

activities

with

a

variety

of

outside

services

agencies,

school

sites,

etc.

(e.g.

mental

health,

probation,

medical,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

providing

referrals

for

families

and/or

students.

Coordinates

workshops

for

parents,

and/or

students

(e.g.

parenting

skills,

community

resources,

district

programs,

social

skill

development,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

assisting

parents

in

maintaining

a

positive

home

environment,

building

trust

between

family

and

district

and

supporting

a

child's

educational

program.

Develops

and/or

delivers

training

to

school

staff

(e.g.

child

abuse

and

neglects,

suicide

prevention,

bullying,

gang

resistance,

conflict

resolution,

positive

behavior

supports,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

educating

and

informing

staff

of

their

role.

Maintains

case

records

for

the

purpose

of

documenting

activities

and

complying

with

mandated

requirements.

Mediates

conflicts

between

parents,

teachers

and/or

students

(e.g.

parent/teacher,

parent/parent,

parent/student,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

resolving

issues

that

could

impede

student's

success.

Participates

in

meetings,

workshops

and

seminars

as

assigned

for

the

purpose

of

conveying

and/or

gathering

information

required

to

perform

functions.

Participates

in

problem

solving

meetings

for

the

purpose

of

providing

input

and

advice

to

address

concerns

with

student

achievement,

behavior,

and/or

social

emotional

needs.

Responds

to

all

inquiries

for

the

purpose

of

providing

information

on

district

support

services

and/or

educational

programs,

IEPs

and

504

Accommodation

Plans.

Responds

to

requests

for

intervention

in

situations

that

could

negatively

impact

the

student's

education

plan

for

the

purpose

of

addressing

needs

of

the

student.

Other

Functions

Performs

other

related

duties

as

assigned

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

the

efficient

and

effective

functioning

of

the

work

unit.

Job

Requirements:

Minimum

Qualifications

Skills,

Knowledge

and

Abilities

SKILLS

are

required

to

perform

multiple,

technical

tasks

with

a

need

to

periodically

upgrade

skills

in

order

to

meet

changing

job

conditions.

Specific

skill-based

competencies

required

to

satisfactorily

perform

the

functions

of

the

job

include:

none

specified.

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KNOWLEDGE

is

required

to

read

technical

information,

compose

a

variety

of

documents,

and/or

facilitate

group

discussions;

and

analyze

situations

to

define

issues

and

draw

conclusions.

Specific

knowledge-based

competencies

required

to

satisfactorily

perform

the

functions

of

the

job

include:

Current

practices

for

school

social

workers,

ISBE

school

social

worker

mandates,

IDEA

rules

and

regulations,

purpose

and

creation

of

FBA,

BIP.

ABILITY

is

required

to

schedule

activities,

meetings,

and/or

events:

gather,

collate,

and/or

classify

data;

and

use

basic

job-related

equipment.

Flexibility

is

required

to

independently

work

with

others

in

a

wide

variety

of

circumstances;

work

with

data

utilizing

defined

but

different

processes;

and

operate

equipment

using

defined

methods.

Ability

is

also

required

to

work

with

a

significant

diversity

of

individuals

and/or

groups;

work

with

data

of

widely

varied

types

and/or

purposes;

and

utilize

job-related

equipment.

Independent

problem

solving

is

required

to

analyze

issues

and

create

action

plans.

Problem

solving

with

data

frequently

requires

independent

interpretation

of

guidelines;

and

problem

solving

with

equipment

is

limited.

Ability

to

work

effectively

with

adults

including

parents

and

staff.

Display

tact

and

high

level

of

confidentiality

Responsibility

Responsibilities

include:

working

independently

under

broad

organizational

guidelines

to

achieve

unit

objectives;

leading,

guiding,

and/or

coordinating

others;

and

operating

within

a

defined

budget.

Utilization

of

some

resources

from

other

work

units

may

be

required

to

perform

the

job's

functions.

There

is

some

opportunity

to

significantly

impact

the

organization's

services.

Working

Environment

The

usual

and

customary

methods

of

performing

the

job's

functions

require

the

following

physical

demands:

occasional

lifting,

carrying,

pushing,

and/or

pulling;

and

significant

fine

finger

dexterity.

Generally

the

job

requires

40%

sitting,

20%

walking,

and

40%

standing.

This

job

is

performed

in

a

generally

clean

and

healthy

environment.

Traveling

teachers

are

required

to

provide

their

own

transportation

between

locations.

Experience

Job

related

experience

within

a

specialized

field

is

required.

Education

Master's

Degree

in

a

job

related

area.

Equivalency

Non

Specified

Required

Testing

Pre-employment

TB

Test

&

Statement

of

Good

Health

as

required

by

Illinois

School

Code

Certificates

&

Licenses

Valid

Illinois

Professional

Educator

License

(PEL)

with

appropriate

endorsement

for

assignment

and

Highly

Qualified

Status

for

the

assignment.

Continuing

Education/Training

Non

Specified

Clearances

Criminal

Justice

Fingerprint/Background

Clearance

FLSA

Status

Exempt

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