Reports to:  Building Principal

Employment Status: As assigned on board-approved contract

FLSA Status:  Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree and appropriate Ohio licensure
2. Knowledge of mental health diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions
3. Knowledge of group/individual counseling theories and appropriate use of such with children and families
4. One to two years related experience preferred
5. Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Work with assigned student in all aspects of their situation; investigate report or abuse/neglect/exploitation, etc.; serve as liaison between courts and school; maintain necessary case records; prepare/compile social histories, intake data, and court document and referrals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (The below list is not ranked in order of importance.)

1. Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
2. Evaluate the students using sound techniques and accepted practices
3. Effectively manage the case work, monitoring individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
4. Prepare clear and timely reports
5. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
6. Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
7. Attend parent/teacher conferences
8. Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
9. Attend educational field trips
10. Write required report as caseworker
11. Establish and maintain working relationship with community agencies
12. Ensure continuity of services and community involvement
13. Maintain and improve professional competence
14. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents
15. Observe ethics of the social workers profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
16. Assist in completing agency forms as necessary
17. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
18. Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of districts specialists as required
19. Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
20. Provide information and referrals
21. Notify parents if student is not meeting goals
22. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
23. Determine eligibility for services
24. Encourage and motivate students to stay in school and complete their high school education
25. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
26. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., family history, court documents, medical information, etc.
27. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
28. Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
29. Attend conference and workshops as required
30. Compile records based on federal and state standards
31. Ensure continuity of services and community involvement
32. Make provisions for being available to students and parents
33. Act as a facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
34. Participate on building “teams” when required and agreed upon
35. Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor
36. Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested
37. Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
38. Schedule student and/or family conferences
39. Follow all Governing Board procedures, rules and policies
40. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
41. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
42. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
2. Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
3. Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
4. Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
5. Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students
6. Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
7. Interact with public in official capacity when required
8. Serve on curriculum committees when requested
9. Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
2. Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
3. Occasional interaction among unruly children
4. Occasional requirement to travel
5. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
6. Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel, and stoop
7. Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull up to a maximum of 35 lbs.
8. Occasional requirement to climb, balance, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel and stoop

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Ability to work effectively with others
2. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
3. Effective, active listening skills
4. Organizational and problem-solving skills
5. Basic computer skills
6. Good public relations skills
7. Experience working with children

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Typical school technology as well as assistive technology (e.g., communication devices, etc.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Dates of the work period will be stated in the employment contract

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

The Social Worker will be evaluated by the building principal or his or her designee in accordance with the procedures identified by law and including the standards established by the organization. The employee will be given a copy of the evaluation instrument and standards in advance and he or she will be expected to conduct a self-evaluation and establish a minimum of one goal annually to advance knowledge, skill and/or ability in a job related area.

The Muskingum Valley ESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Service Center.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.