Terms of Employment: 195 days

Performance Criteria:    

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Experience with community services, schools and families.
• Iowa Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) or School Social Worker endorsement.
• Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office & Google Drive.
• Iowa Department of Public Health licensure (LMSW or LISW), preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work within a team setting with multiple contributors on projects.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Competent in communicating with all segments of the school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Criteria:

• Directly support students with intensive affective needs.
• Maintain regular contact with the schools to identify students in need of assistance including crisis intervention.
• Coordinate family involvement with agencies and services required to address student-specific needs.
• Serve as liaison between schools, community based social services, and families.
• Arrange training sessions for school personnel, parents and students on At-Risk issues.
• Track student progress as assigned to determine continuing need for assistance.
• Support development of school-based services designed to enhance student success.
• Participate in assigned department meetings and building activities.
• Compile information from resources about each student, utilizing parents, administrators, counselors, therapists, AEA, teachers and DHS to serve the needs of each student and family.
• Maintain weekly contact with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and counselors/therapists concerning student’s needs and progress.
• Log weekly schedule & activities.
• Support social skill development classes for students.
• Be a liaison with families, teachers, administrators, social workers and counselors to provide a well-rounded learning phase, both academic and social.
• Work with families by providing referral sources and input on social skill development at home for assigned children.
• Maintain a continuing program of At-Risk staff development and training to develop a competent workforce.
• Conduct home visits, as necessary.

EOE