About this role
School Social Worker - Hourly
Summary: Provides the full range of social work services to schools and centers or to a diagnostic unit; performs specialized social work in an educational setting; and systematically collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets information needed to devise appropriate services for schools, programs, students and families.
Qualifications: Required
• Master's degree from an approved program in social work. • Placement in a particular setting or model determined by experience with a specific student population. • Must hold or be eligible for license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement as a school social worker. • Knowledge of and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and effective practice. • Knowledge of social work theory, practice, and procedures. • Ability to apply professional skills to provide a wide range of counseling, diagnostic, and crisis intervention services to the needs and requirements of a public school system. • Ability to perform and guide data collection and analysis to ensure effective services and to measure outcomes. • Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, teachers, and families. • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community. • Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting. • Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to write comprehensive reports and interpret findings to families. Preferred
• Clinical experience.