School Social Worker (Per-Diem)
Bridgeport Public Schools
Location
Bridgeport, CT | United States
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted: 2/28/2024
Location: Dunbar School
Date Available: To be determined
Closing Date: Open till filled
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604
SOCIAL WORKER JOB OPENING
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (PER-DIEM / PART-TIME)
DUNBAR SCHOOL GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION :
The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues
- Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues
- Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups
- Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community
- Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues
- Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students
- Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning
- Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students
- Selects or develops goals specific to student needs
- Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records
- Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge
- Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students
- Maintains accurate and complete records
- Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior
- Establishes and maintain procedures and routines
- Makes constructive use of resources
- Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior
- Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student's strengths and weaknesses
- Provides support to parents
- Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services
- Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies
- Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers
- Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors
- Models good attendance and punctuality
- Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work
REQUIREMENTS :
- Certification as a School Social Worker (071)
- A Master's Degree in the area of Social Work
- Preferred - experience in urban setting
- Preferred - knowledge of Special Education
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
RATE OF PAY: $250.00/DAY Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system: "Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."
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