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A.R.T.S.: School Social Worker (Leave Replacement - Interim Contract)

Employer
Stamford Public Schools
Location
Stamford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Student Support Services/ School Social Worker

  • Date Posted:
    6/9/2018

  • Location:
    Stamford, CT

  • Date Available:
    2018-2019 School Year

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled

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    The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

    Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

    JOB DESCRIPTION – Social Worker

    GENERAL STATEMENT:
    The Social Worker provides assessments, and evaluations of students' special educational needs. The Social Worker reports to the principal and/or the District Department Head for Social Work and Home Instruction.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Provides daily support for students through casework, group work, and class meetings.
    • Provides psycho-social assessment and family assessments for students enrolled in the program.
    • Makes regular contact, i.e., home visits with parents or other appropriate family members to enhance communication and improve student performance.
    • Develops a support program to improve family communications.
    • Provides crisis intervention service to students and families.
    • Facilitates referral to community based medical/psychiatric services for students in need of medical evaluation and hospital treatment.
    • Refers students to community agencies for vocational training and employment.
    • Conducts appropriate classroom based affective education programs.
    • Meets daily with staff and assists staff with student management.
    • Meets weekly in formal case conferences with program staff and psychiatric consultant.
    • Meets or confers with staff from sending school.
    • Participates in Child Study Team and Planning and Placement Team meetings.
    • Maintains appropriate student case records.
    • Prepares reports and develops record keeping procedures in accordance with district and departmental procedures that meet the requirements of the grantor (DCYS: Department of Children and Youth Services).

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • A valid Connecticut teacher certificate with endorsement in Social Work (071).
    • Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in social work.
    • Possess a thorough knowledge of present practices and current trends in social work.
    • Experience in working directly with students and families.
    • A working knowledge of community resources.
    • Proven ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
    • Appropriate communication skills – both oral and written.

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