The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Social Worker.
Salary Grade / Schedule : Z
Salary Schedules :
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements.
The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title : Social Worker
Under general supervision, enhances students’ learning opportunities, achievements and socioemotional functioning by developing / strengthening a link between the home, school and community resources.
Essential Functions :
The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Counsels / works directly with students to provide support and services individually or in group settings to help deal with grief, mental / physical issues, academic, discipline, attendance, health, chemical dependency and / or family issues to ensure their academic success.
- Communicates student and school needs / concerns to parents / families via conferences, phone calls, home visits, letters and / or emails;
serves as a liaison between student, home, school system and community agencies.
Confers with faculty and staff regarding academic, attendance, discipline, family, physical and mental health, substance abuse, pregnancy, economic, suspected abuse, special needs students, runaway, homeless issues and county policy and procedures;
Advises school administrators, counselors, and staff on critical issues impacting student achievement.
- Administers procedures set forth in the Georgia Compulsory School Attendance Law and related to DeKalb County Board Policy.
- Acts as a district-mandated reporter for child abuse / neglect cases.
- Assists parents, school personnel, and other professionals to identify impediments to educational achievement and align strategies and resources for student success.
- Assists in securing medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
- Master’s Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling or closely related area is required.
- Minimum of one year professional social work, counseling or closely related experience is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS :
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in school social work at level S-5 or above required.
06 / 01 / 19
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