About this role
Qualifications
• Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6A-4.003; OR a Master’s degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours of field placement with diverse individuals in a community setting other than a prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary school. • Valid Florida teaching certificate in school social work or Valid Clinical Social Worker License. • Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred. • Industry certification preferred. • Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands. • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment. • Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies. • Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention. • Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel. • Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner. Revised: 3/8/22 Responsibilities
• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community. • Advocate for children ensuring that students’ and families’ rights are observed. • Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action. • Assist the school in following Board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend truancy intervention meetings and court proceedings. • Serve on the Child Study Team at each school to assist students experiencing attendance, academic, social, emotional, and/or health problems. • Participate in meetings with local school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agency staff to provide coordinated evaluation and planning. • Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and offer support in response to school referrals. • Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises. • Conduct parent interviews to acquire social developmental information as needed for special education referrals. • Analyze data to implement best practices. • Utilize community resources to serve family and student needs. • Encourage an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural values and traditions. • Maintain complete, up-to-date, and accurate records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation. • Collaborate with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer families to agencies when appropriate. • Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide. • Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Professional Code of Ethics. Revised: 3/8/22 Additional Job Information No job description available