Social Worker - Exceptional Education Job at Hamilton County Department Of Education
Hamilton County Department Of Education Chattanooga, TN 37421
Job Description
Overview
Pending State and Board approval
The purpose of this job is to serve as a liaison between the home, school, and community by providing casework services to address issues which impact student achievement.
Responsibilities
- Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure in a timely manner.
- Develops programs and plans to encourage regular attendance.
- Provides individual and group counseling services in collaboration with school personnel.
- Makes home visits as appropriate.
- Works with families and community agencies to develop intervention plans and/or procure goods and services necessary for student success.
- Works collaboratively with the juvenile court system to resolve student truancy, unruliness, dependency and neglect, and juvenile delinquency issues.
- Communicates the role of the social worker and available services to students, parents, and community.
- Conducts research and evaluation of job functions and collects data for developing new policies and programs to enhance family and community participation in education.
- Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
- Works collaboratively with administration, parents, students, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Addresses problems in a positive, respectful manner.
- Treats students and others with respect.
- Attends work and arrives to work on time.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
- Uses computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
- May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and current valid TN School Social Work license OR MSW, LMFT, LPC-MHSP, LCSW, and willing to obtain TN School Social Work license
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
- Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
- This position is pending approval of the Federal Consolidated Application by the State DOE, and approval by the Hamilton County Board of Education
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.
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