Social Worker Job at Avon Community School in Avon

Position Type:
Elementary/Intermediate School Teaching/School Social Worker

Date Posted:
8/14/2024

Location:
Multiple Buildings

Date Available:
08/13/2024 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:

1. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree and Indiana teaching licensed area preferred; a valid Indiana teaching license with a School Social Worker's certification required; or, a valid Indiana Student Services License preferred. LCSW preferred. A desire to continue acquiring professional knowledge and pursuing current developments in the social work best practices required.

1. Experience: Previous experience in a school environment preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

*** This is a temporary position***

SALARY BENEFITS: Salary range $52,750 - $96,000/daily rate

ASSIGNED WORK DAYS PER YEAR: 8/13/2024-12/2/2024

BENEFITS:Non- Eligible

LEAVE DAY PAY: Non-Eligible

GENERAL FUNCTIONS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The school social worker will interact with students to identify barriers related to a successful student learning experience. Areas of focus will include addressing social, emotional, and/or mental health challenges to assist in the development of positive skills and outlook toward self as well as improved relationships with school, learning, peers, parents, teachers, and/or families.
• Provide culturally responsive services to students, staff, families and community partners; thorough understanding of child development, including the application of social work theories and current best practice standards; delivery of social work counseling services, including but not limited to 1:1, small group, crisis intervention/assessment, and/or consultation; adept in the time management, planning, organization, and documentation that relates to the delivery of social work services and counseling; effective interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, families, and school personnel. Utilize an understanding and knowledge of community resources to ensure appropriate referrals. Knowledgeable about student disabilities and strategies to support student, classroom, teacher and building.

• Foster and maintain a good relationship with pupils, staff, patrons, vendors and the community. Display tact, courtesy and excellent etiquette that demonstrates genuine care and concern for staff, students, parents and other members of the community. Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students. Collaborate with others across a variety of functions and backgrounds. Demonstrate proficient communication skills both verbally and in writing. Work independently with limited direction to effectively meet deadlines and mitigate stressful situations. Comply with all Corporation policies, procedures and guidelines. Comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide strategies and services at the individual, small group, classroom, and/or family levels.
• Work to improve student well-being through the delivery of individual and/or small group counseling to best serve student need.
• Conduct assessments and/or screenings, including crisis intervention, for the purpose of problem identification and recommends courses of action to maximize student well-being.
• Collaborate with school professionals, parents, and community partners to support improved student well-being.
• Serve as a liaison between student, home, school, and community resources.
• Access and link community resources to students, families, and the school in response to identified needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing functional behavior assessments and individual behavior support plans. Develop and facilitate parent education sessions.
• Deliver professional development to school staff regarding mental health and/or behavior needs.
• May serve as a member of the school's MTSS team.
• Consult with school staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents regarding strategies for helping students develop and apply coping strategies with personal and social concerns.
• Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service.
• Assist with special education evaluations, as needed. Maintain current awareness of all legal requirements governing special education with an emphasis on federal legislation, state and local policy.
• Build and nurture positive, collaborative relationships with school personnel by relating relevant data about referred students and families as they affect the student's overall well-being.
• Facilitate referrals to school-based mental health services, if applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of all visitations and referrals and make records available upon request.
• Other duties as assigned by school principal and/or district supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Ms. Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources
7203 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6000