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Buncombe County Schools

School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Asheville, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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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.

$60,960 / year median in North Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor Buncombe County Schools - 4.0 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Master of Counseling School-home collaboration in school social work Practicing as a school social worker Bachelor's degree in social work Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Collaboration with other professionals for student support Student support Social Work Social-emotional development (child development components) School Counseling Certification Master's degree in school counseling

Full Job Description Percent Employed :

100%

Months of Employment :

Position Type :

Continuing Level of Benefits :

Full benefits

Pay Range :

State Salary Salary Schedule + [10.5% - 18% local supplement]

Position Purpose:

The School Social Worker (SSW)/Student Support Counselor (SSC) promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The SSW or SSC significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment. Such an environment is achieved by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.

Minimum Degree Level :

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the

CSWE, OR

a master's degree in school counseling; A valid NC School Social Work Educator's license, or the ability to earn one within 3 years of hire, OR a valid NC School Counselor License; Or such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Provisional Licensed Pathways:

If you are offered a position with BCS, our licensure specialist can share information on the School Social Worker Provisional license.

Job Description:

School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor Email our licensure specialist, , if you have licensure questions. Email the School or Department for specific job questions.