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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated School Social Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, and school staff to help students overcome social, behavioral, and emotional challenges that interfere with their education. This includes assessing students' needs, developing and implementing intervention strategies, and monitoring progress. The School Social Worker will also provide crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, and coordinate with community resources to support students and their families. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the social, emotional, and educational needs of students and is committed to helping them succeed.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement intervention strategies.
- Monitor students' progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and individual and group counseling.
- Coordinate with community resources to support students and their families.
- Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school system.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students' success.
- Maintain confidential records of students' services.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Comply with all school and district policies and regulations.
Requirements
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- State licensure as a School Social Worker.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Strong understanding of the social, emotional, and educational needs of students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with calmness and professionalism.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you assess a student's needs?
- Can you describe a time when you had to intervene in a crisis situation?
- How do you handle confidentiality in your work?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a student's rights?
- How do you handle stressful situations?