School Social Worker (Itinerant)

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POSITION MANAGEMENT GUIDE

Title: School Social Worker Division Approval: 5/13/2013; 5/21/2020 ; 11/12/2021 Department: Any LIU Division/Department HR Approval: 5/13/2013; 5/21/2020 ; 12/7/2021 Reports to: Division/Department Supervisor Board Approval: 6/25/2013, 2/1/2022 Salary Schedule: LIUEA pay scale Revision Date: 2/26/2020, 6/30/2020 Comment: Job descriptions 6011 and 8007 will be made inactive with new 1503 applying to all departments.

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

The School Social Worker will work to enhance students' educational progress. This person will provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments and monitoring services for LIU and/or district designated students, their families and the staff who support them. The School Social Worker will help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the School Social Worker are delivered as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Pennsylvania Department of State issued license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Social Work or related field

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and attends all meetings as necessary and appropriate. Serves on any LIU or cross-functional team.

• Conducts social work assessments of students to include functional/behavioral assessments, social histories, and student observations.

• Provides case management services (i.e., ongoing review of student needs, resources, progress, and performance).

• Acts as liaison between school, family, and community agencies.

• Performs individual and group counseling with students and/or parents.

• Provides conflict resolution services to reduce the tension of pupils, parents and school personnel in conflict by assessing the situation, providing understanding and support, and offering alternatives for action.

• Offers ongoing in-service training (e.g., bullying prevention, behavior management, adventure-based counseling, stress management, basic needs of children, family systems, group dynamics, ways to maximize a child's potential, mediation and conflict resolution) as requested by administrative staff.

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• Provides information to facilitate appropriate referral to community resources and services. Provides assistance to families in obtaining these services. Transports students when necessary.

• Assists parents, pupils, and school personnel to identify and find ways to overcome barriers to student achievement and social functioning.

• Supports teachers in the development and implementation of positive behavior support techniques/strategies.

• Completes all required reports and records within established timelines as required by Federal and State regulations and LIU policies and procedures, including billing to Medical Assistance.

• Assists in determining program needs for materials and equipment including the preparation of requisitions as requested.

• Participates in various staff development opportunities, any program related trainings and in -service as requested or required by Supervisor or LIU.

• Develops, facilitates, and monitors behavior plans in the school, home and community settings.

• Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee. DIVISION/ORGANIZATION

• Keeps current with related technology and developments that impact the division and the organization.

• Makes decisions consistent with the LIU mission and core values, establishes and maintains effective communication and positive relationships within the LIU, and fosters professional development of LIU staff.

• Contributes to the effective team management of all issues and opportunities within the LIU by modeling the qualities of an LIU Team member (being versatile, ethical, transparent, team-oriented, innovative, transformative and collaborative; valuing each team member; and understanding the importance of customer service.)

• Understands organizational development and change principles and applies these principles to promote improvement within the Division.

• Performs other functions as assigned by the Division Director.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position works independently with all employees within the LIU and individuals and organizations outside the LIU.

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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Following Directions Full Understanding of Both Written and Verbal Instructions Required Understanding of Verbal Instructions Only Required Understanding of Written Instructions Only Required

2. Communication - English Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Basic Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Limited or No Verbal Communication Skills Necessary

3. Functional Reading - English Fluent Reading Recognition of Signs/Symbols Simple Reading No Reading Skills Required

4. Hearing Ability to Hear Required Limited Hearing Hearing Not Required

5. Seeing 20/20 Vision with Corrective Eyewear Limited Vision Vision Not Required

6. Functional Math Complex Computational Skills (Accounting and Financial Skills) Simple Computational Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Percentages) Simple Counting Skills No Mathematical Skills Needed

7. Time Must Tell Time to the Minute Must Recognize Specific Times (Arrival, Departure, Breaks, Lunch)

8. Orientation (Familiarity with Surroundings) Several Blocks from Building Building Only Work Area Room Only

9. Mobility Skills Mobility Within the Building Mobility Within a Four-Block Radius Driving Required

10. Sitting 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

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11. Standing 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

12. Bending Knees and Waist Waist Only Knees Only No Bending Required

13. Lifting Greater than 30 lbs. 10 - 30 lbs. Less than 10 lbs. No Lifting Required

14. Reaching Greater than 6 Feet 2 - 6 Feet Less than 2 Feet Reaching Required

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.

Adopted by LIU Board of Directors: 6-25-2013 Revision adopted by LIU Board of Directors: 6-30-2020 Revision adopted by LIU Board of Directors: 2-1-2022