School Social Worker

Job Summary:

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) School Social Worker for Grades 6-12 split between two buildings
• Responsible for the following tasks:
  • Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
  • Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
  • Participation in Child Study Teams / 504 Process
  • Collaboration with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
  • Provide social work services to students and parents
  • Participation as a resource person for in-service training and planning
  • Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
  • Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
  • Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students on IEPs
  • Complete mental health assessments for special education students
  • Under supervision of mental health professional for purposes of third-party billing

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
• Previous experience preferred
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college / university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances
  • Enrolled in a Social Work Master's program from an accredited college / university
  • Have a MSW from an accredited college / university