School Social Worker

Certified Support Staff focuses on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. The Social Worker is responsible for helping families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement. The position responds to issues directly, by facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

Helping families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect; Supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement; Maintaining caseload of students/families referred for additional support; Providing brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families; Facilitating family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs; Serving as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; Supporting staff training and implementation of support processes; Serving as liaison for ESSA subgroups, McKinney-Vento, and migrant students; Following up with families by phone or in-person; Coordinating with external agencies such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and community service agencies as needed; Maintaining an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events

Requirements

Oklahoma Social Worker Certificate OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Must reside in Oklahoma; Master's degree in social work or related social service field; One (1) year of documented social work field experience; Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent OR equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to clear required background check; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency; Ability to travel 20% of the time; Three (3) years of field experience; Background working in education