School Social Worker

Job Brief

This School Social Worker job description can be used to post your vacancies and to find qualified candidates. You can modify the responsibilities and requirements to suit your needs. You might also be interested in Behavior Support Assistant.

Job Description

• ● Listen to students’ issues when they come looking for help, and provide support and discuss solutions with them
• ● Talk with students who exhibit concerning behaviors to understand their issues
• ● Identify problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behavior
• ● Review students’ medical and mental health history
• ● Interview parents and teachers of students who face problems to update their records
• ● Create individualized plans for students who face hardships at school or at home
• ● Monitor and report on students’ progress
• ● Refer students and families to mental health services or psychiatric help
• ● Research new ways to improve children’s wellbeing
• ● Provide guidance to teachers of high-risk children
• ● Support parents in facilitating students’ progress
• ● Report to the proper authorities in cases of physical, mental, or emotional abuse

Job Requirements

• ● Previous experience as a social school worker or in a similar role
• ● Basic knowledge of MS Office
• ● Experience working with a wide range of issues students’ families face (e.g. domestic violence, drug abuse)
• ● Ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
• ● An empathetic and trustworthy personality
• ● Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification is required
• ● Degree in Social Work or Psychology; Master’s is a plus