Future Social Worker
: Job Details :

Reports to: Building PrincipalEmployment Status: As assigned on board-approved contractFLSA Status: ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree and appropriate Ohio licensure

Knowledge of mental health diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions

Knowledge of group/individual counseling theories and appropriate use of such with children and families

One to two years related experience preferred

Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Work with assigned student in all aspects of their situation; investigate report or abuse/neglect/exploitation, etc.; serve as liaison between courts and school; maintain necessary case records; prepare/compile social histories, intake data, and court document and referralsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The below list is not ranked in order of importance.)

Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Evaluate the students using sound techniques and accepted practices

Effectively manage the case work, monitoring individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

Prepare clear and timely reports

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required

Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

Attend parent/teacher conferences

Counsel with colleagues, students and parents

Attend educational field trips

Write required report as caseworker

Establish and maintain working relationship with community agencies

Ensure continuity of services and community involvement

Maintain and improve professional competence

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents

Observe ethics of the social workers profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment

Assist in completing agency forms as necessary

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of districts specialists as required

Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct

Provide information and referrals

Notify parents if student is not meeting goals

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Determine eligibility for services

Encourage and motivate students to stay in school and complete their high school education

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., family history, court documents, medical information, etc.

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend conference and workshops as required

Compile records based on federal and state standards

Ensure continuity of services and community involvement

Make provisions for being available to students and parents

Act as a facilitator and information source in subject area specialty

Participate on building teams when required and agreed upon

Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor

Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Schedule student and/or family conferences

Follow all Governing Board procedures, rules and policies

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues

Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students

Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary

Interact with public in official capacity when required

Serve on curriculum committees when requested

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions

Occasional interaction among unruly children

Occasional requirement to travel

Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel, and stoop

Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull up to a maximum of 35 lbs.

Occasional requirement to climb, balance, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel and stoop

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Good public relations skills

Experience working with children

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:Typical school technology as well as assistive technology (e.g., communication devices, etc.)TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Dates of the work period will be stated in the employment contractPERFORMANCE EVALUATION:The Social Worker will be evaluated by the building principal or his or her designee in accordance with the procedures identified by law and including the standards established by the organization. The employee will be given a copy of the evaluation instrument and standards in advance and he or she will be expected to conduct a self-evaluation and establish a minimum of one goal annually to advance knowledge, skill and/or ability in a job related area.The Muskingum Valley ESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Service Center. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.