School Social Worker-PRIDE en Duval County Public Schools

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Job Summary

Provides mental health counseling services to identified students.  Assesses student and family needs as part of a therapeutic evaluation; provides case management; conducts professional development for school faculty and staff on mental health issues and classroom impact; and makes referrals to community agencies when necessary.

Essential Functions

1. Conducts individual counseling sessions in areas of crisis intervention, family intervention, problem-solving/decision making, substance abuse, grief, and anger management, among other clinically appropriate reasons.
2. Keeps accurate records, collects and reports data to supervisor in a timely manner; maintains necessary records and reports ensuring confidentiality of students and their families.
3. Provides families with information related to the needs of their children, and acts as a resource to parents/guardians by providing family support activities.
4. Collaborates with school staff to help improve students’ social and emotional well-being; and assists with conducting staff development activities specific to mental health development and social-emotional learning.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:  Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  None.

Certifications & Licenses:  Florida Department of Education’s Specialization Requirements for Certification in School Social Worker (Grades PK-12) - Specialty Class.  Professional License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• • Working knowledge of behavior/mental health needs of children and youth
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation, policies and standards related to mental health counseling services
  • Strong working knowledge of therapeutic techniques and referral resources
  • Advanced assessment, case management, and intervention skills
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong calendar, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
  • Strong training development and delivery skills
  • Strong record keeping skills
  • Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions
  • Ability to conduct assessments, workshops, and activities for identified students & their families
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
  • Ability to collect and report data