Social Worker - Aston Emotional Support Program

The job of Social Worker (PDE Certification preferred) 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
• Conducts home and school visits for the purpose of assessing needs of the family and student.
• 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 child''s educational program.
• 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 the development of student plans (e.g. functional behavioral assessments, supportive behavior intervention, transition) for the purpose of ensuring student needs are addressed.
• Provides crisis intervention to students for the purpose of reducing the intensity of an individual''s emotional, mental, physical and behavioral reactions.
• Provides group and individual counseling to students and parents for the purpose of assisting students and/or family members.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Responds to all inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in job related area; Master's degree preferred Certification

Required: Valid PDE Certification required

Experience Required: Job related experience within specialized field required

Other Qualifications: Valid Professional License Required