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School Social Worker DVS
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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.
$70,334 / year median in New Jersey
+14% projected growth
Job Description
School Social Worker DVS Archway Programs - 3.3 Township of Hamilton, NJ Job Details Full-time $60,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Training program design for professional development Master's degree in social work Practicing as a school social worker Professional collaboration in IEP development Program design Teacher collaboration Professional development facilitation in schools Team supervision Teacher training Family collaboration in education Student report writing Child welfare services experience Local agency collaboration Master's degree Bachelor's degree Family communication in social service case management Parent communication in school administration Conducting training sessions Working with families Social Work Special education record keeping School staff supervision Care conference participation Family communication in school social work Child abuse reporting laws Entry level Under 1 year Student case documentation in school social work Full Job Description Description Specific duties and responsibilities: Supervises interns or other team members as directed by Supervisor of Curriculum Participates in staffing and program development Participates in planning/conducting professional workshops/teacher in-service training Contacts families/local school districts/DCP&P/IAIU or other agencies as needed Collaborates with school personnel on cases of suspected child abuse & makes reports to DCP&P Facilitates IEP meetings Reviews all files for perspective students and documents recommendations Attends meetings with parents/teachers Serves as a CST member Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training. Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned. Participates in PIP for improved job performance Facilitates IEP meetings Reviews all files for perspective students and documents recommendations Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 3-6 months experience NJ Certified School Social Worker (MSW)