Anticipated Social Worker For 19/20 School Year Job Opening
Anticipated Social Worker For 19/20 School Year
North Kingstown School Department
• North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Category: Social Worker
Job Title: Social WorkerDepartment: Pupil PersonnelReports to: Director or Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel and/or PrincipalSupervises: n/aDescription of job: Summary of Responsibilities: To work as part of an educational team to assist with mental health, behavioral concerns and support, as well as consulting to support students success in school.Essential Functions: Direct counseling with students (individual or small group) in order to resolve socio- emotional issues related to their educational and social progress.Collaborate with parents in order to facilitate their support in their childs school adjustment. Schedules home based visits as necessary.Prepare social histories on students as necessary and required by the evaluation team.Conducts Social Skills group counseling sessions with students on scheduled basis.Provide crisis intervention.In concert with the school psychologist and/or the district Behavior Specialist (or District Behavior Specialist Assistant), provide behavior support to the child in the classroom or within the school environment. Develop positive behavioral supports and interventions Administers and interprets adaptive behavior scale testing as required.Assess students with mental health concerns including suicide assessments.Provide resources transferring students and their families adjusting to new school environment and community. Mobilizes family, community, school, and community resources such as DHS, DCYF, Family Court, to enable students to be successful in schools.
Serves as liaison between the school and outside agencies. Assists families and/or students in making contact with agencies as necessary.Attends ET and IEP meetings as required.Maintains records for use by school-based teams. Provide consultation to school staff.Identify and report suspected abuse and neglect in adherence to RI general law. Other duties as deemed necessaryProtective Personal Equipment: Classification: Sedentary: Light: Medium: Heavy: Very Heavy: Classification Key: Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs.
of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects;Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs.
20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects; Heavy Exerting 50 lbs. 100 lbs.
of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs.
of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.Driving Requirements: None: Manual: Own vehicleAutomatic: Own vehicleWork EnvironmentFloor Surface: Carpet or TileInside: Up to 100%Outside: Up to 5%Lighting: Fluorescent or IncandescentVibration: n/aPHYSICAL DEMANDSLIFTINGMaximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionallyWEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantHeightsDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XCARRYINGMaximum weight carried: up to 35 lbs. WEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XPUSHING/PULLINGMaximum push/pull: N/AWEIGHT or FORCENeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object 0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X100 + lbs.XACTIVITYNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantCommentsSittingXStandingXWalkingXBendingXTwistingXCrawlingXKneelingXSquattingXClimbingXReaching VerticalXReaching HorizontalXGraspingXPinchingXManual DexterityXFine DexterityXFREQUENCY KEY: Never (0%); Occasionally (0 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67 100% of shift)Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in Social Work License/Certificate/Certification: Rhode Island Department of Education Certification for School Social Worker.Certified by the RI Department of Health as a CSW or LICSW.Technological and/or Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Aspen, GoogleCommunication Skills: Strong oral and written communications skills. Demonstrable presentation and platform skills.Planning Skills: Strong organizational skills, time-management skills, and follow-through with tasks and promises.Interpersonal and Problem solving skills: Demonstrable ability to effectively handle complex issues utilizing a problem solving approach. Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from school staff, administrators, public agencies, parents and the community (multi-tasking).
Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.Terms of Employment: Per the NK NEA ContractEvaluation: Per the NK NEA ContractDate: 9/2017
Serves as liaison between the school and outside agencies. Assists families and/or students in making contact with agencies as necessary.Attends ET and IEP meetings as required.Maintains records for use by school-based teams. Provide consultation to school staff.Identify and report suspected abuse and neglect in adherence to RI general law. Other duties as deemed necessaryProtective Personal Equipment: Classification: Sedentary: Light: Medium: Heavy: Very Heavy: Classification Key: Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs.
of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects;Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs.
20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects; Heavy Exerting 50 lbs. 100 lbs.
of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs.
of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.Driving Requirements: None: Manual: Own vehicleAutomatic: Own vehicleWork EnvironmentFloor Surface: Carpet or TileInside: Up to 100%Outside: Up to 5%Lighting: Fluorescent or IncandescentVibration: n/aPHYSICAL DEMANDSLIFTINGMaximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionallyWEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantHeightsDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XCARRYINGMaximum weight carried: up to 35 lbs. WEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XPUSHING/PULLINGMaximum push/pull: N/AWEIGHT or FORCENeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object 0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X100 + lbs.XACTIVITYNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantCommentsSittingXStandingXWalkingXBendingXTwistingXCrawlingXKneelingXSquattingXClimbingXReaching VerticalXReaching HorizontalXGraspingXPinchingXManual DexterityXFine DexterityXFREQUENCY KEY: Never (0%); Occasionally (0 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67 100% of shift)Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in Social Work License/Certificate/Certification: Rhode Island Department of Education Certification for School Social Worker.Certified by the RI Department of Health as a CSW or LICSW.Technological and/or Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Aspen, GoogleCommunication Skills: Strong oral and written communications skills. Demonstrable presentation and platform skills.Planning Skills: Strong organizational skills, time-management skills, and follow-through with tasks and promises.Interpersonal and Problem solving skills: Demonstrable ability to effectively handle complex issues utilizing a problem solving approach. Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from school staff, administrators, public agencies, parents and the community (multi-tasking).
Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.Terms of Employment: Per the NK NEA ContractEvaluation: Per the NK NEA ContractDate: 9/2017