Social Services Specialist Jobs in Charleston, SC

Position Summary:
To provide social work and related behavioral health services, to include outreach, home visits, and crisis intervention, for families presenting with varied social-emotional or other issues that impact learning.

Education, Experience and Training Requirements:

1. Master's Degree ( Master of Social Work) MSW

2. One (1) year of experience working in a social work, mental health, or counseling environment within a school environment or agency

Licensing/Certification:

Social Work License Required (LMSW, LISW, ETC.)

Apply online:

• https://www.applitrack.com/ccsdschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Non-certified+Administrator

or visit:

• www.ccsdschools.com

Primary Position Responsibilities :

1. Conducts interviews with students and families for the development of psycho-social assessments and intervention plans.

2. Provides interventions for students in response to needs identified via the assessment or referrals from the school’s administration.

3. Coordinates district services and community-based services to respond to the presenting needs of the student/family, to include the referral, coordination, and monitoring of services.

4. Provides an array of services to and for students inclusive of individual counseling, facilitation of target student groups, and truancy/attendance interventions.

5. Serves as a member of the school’s Core Team , MTSS, etc., and has an active role with the team in the development of student intervention plans.

6. Serves as a resource for the school staff in matters pertaining to neglect/abuse reporting and related issues

Secondary Position Responsibilities:

1. Maintains current case documentation that includes a summary of the services provided.

2. Develops good work relationship with administrators and staff of assigned schools.

3. Develops and disseminates work schedule to Principals/Leadership Team of assigned schools.

4. Outreach to families to engage and ensure their participation in school-based and district-level parenting programs and initiatives, i.e. Family Literacy, Parent University, etc.

5. Assists with the planning and implementation of Parent University.

6. Initiates referrals for Children-In-Crisis assistance/support for students and families.

7. Prepares and submits weekly report of activities and/or accomplishments.

8. Attends monthly staff meetings and monthly meetings of the Parent Advocates, Educators, and/or Liaisons.

9. Attends required professional development events.

10. Participates in Learning Community’s meetings or other relevant activities.

11. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,771.00 - $100,608.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person