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Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$71,848 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- School based individual and group counseling.
- IEP Team member for students with disabilities
- Consultation to teaching staff, building, administration, parents and colleagues as needed.
- Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations.
- Provides pupil data and written reports as required.
- Attends school and district staff meetings as scheduled.
- Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals.
- Performs other program-related duties as assigned. Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Social Work.
- DESE/ School Adjustment Counselor Certification.
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker desirable.
- Demonstrated competence in establishing strong interpersonal relationships with children and adults.
- Vast knowledge of available human services in related areas.
- Two years minimum experience working in a public school setting Supplemental Information Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.