School Social Worker (3 openings)

Job Title:
School Social Worker (3 openings)

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Department of Pupil Services

Department Description:
Department of Pupil Services

Brief Description:
The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic mission of Loudoun County Public Schools by providing services which support students' academic and social success.

Detailed Description:
The School Social Worker alleviates barriers to learning by implementing effective intervention strategies with student, school staff, families and the community.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Interviews parents of students referred for possible special education services and compiles information into socio-cultural assessment reports for use in the eligibility process; chairs multi-disciplinary clinical support teams for special education students attending the school-within-a-school program.
* Provides individual and group counseling in the area of anger management, social skills, self-esteem, and substance abuse and violence prevention for students in grades K-12; works with students through a strength-based service delivery model which includes identifying Developmental Assets; delivers classroom, school and community based presentations in the areas of substance abuse education and prevention.
* Assists in planning, implementing and analyzing the following programs: Safe School Ambassadors Program, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, PEER Helper Program, Bullying Prevention, Depression Awareness, Suicide Prevention and Threat Assessment; serves as part of the school system's crisis intervention team.
* Provides assessments and referral services for students who have been or are being affected by substance abuse issues; supports school-based substance abuse/violence prevention programs.
* Prepares reports for the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services on students being considered for possible release from compulsory attendance requirements; collects and submits outcome-based data on programs under Student Support Services
* Performs other such duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Support Services, Director of Student Services and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Holds a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university
* Holds or is eligible for the Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement of School Social Worker
* Has a minimum of one year of successful experience as a School Social Worker or Social Work intern
* Has knowledge of and experience with substance abuse/addiction counseling and other teen issues.
* Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, school personnel, parents, and members of the community
* Possesses effective oral and written communication abilities and productive time management skills
* Demonstrates strong skills in oral and written communication and time management
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
The School Social Worker reports to the Supervisor of Student Support Services.

Additional Details:
Auxiliary Salary Scale , Level 1
The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• College Transcripts
• Copy of your teaching license (if applicable)
• Test Scores (if applicable)
• Resume

Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2018 - 2019 School Year 2018-2019

Job Type:
Licensed

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
208 days / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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