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Long Term Substitute Social Worker for the Remote Elementary School

Employer
Greenwich Public Schools
Location
Greenwich, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
JobID: 1283
  • Position Type:
    Student Support Services/Social Worker

  • Date Posted:
    10/20/2020

  • Location:
    Greenwich Public Schools

  • Date Available:
    immediately

  • Closing Date:
    until filled

  •    LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE SOCIAL WORKER FOR THE REMOTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Summary

    Position performs specialized social work for the remote elementary school to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's social history, community environment, family dynamics, economic differences, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

    Responsibilities
    • Performs casework services with students and families to help resolve student's behavioral and social problems.
    • Selects and administers age-appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.
    • Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.
    • Gathers background information on the student's social history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
    • Submits comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
    • Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.
    • Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
    • Participates in PPT or 504 meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
    • Conducts specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
    • Serves as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service agencies. Provides follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary.
    • Acts as a member of the school crisis team to provide intervention to students as necessary. Makes court appearances to present data and performs court-requested evaluations.
    • Compiles monthly reports and maintains accurate case records.
    Qualifications
    • Graduated from an Accredited university
    • School Social Worker 071
    • Strong Communication skills orally and in writing


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