POSITION: School Social Worker Intern

POSITION GUIDE:

Non-certified Personnel

9 months

FUNCTION:

Under the authority of the Supervisor of School Social Workers and the School Social Worker Internship program, the Intern School Social Worker will participate in a full-time training experience, the purpose of which will be to further develop skills in the area of diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, consultation and related follow-up social work services for the pre-school and school age child. The School Social Work Intern will also enhance his/her technical skills, critical judgment, professional attitudes, responsibility, independence, communication skills, an ability to relate to others. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Superintendent

Director of Student Services

Special Services Coordinator

Student Services Coordinator

Social Work Services, Funding and Reimbursement

Assigned supervising Social WORKER.

RELATES TO:

The Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Special Services Coordinator of Social Work Services

Funding and Reimbursement

Special Services

Building Principals

Assistant Principals

Academic Advisors

Instructional leaders

Special Education Teachers

Special Services Related Services staff

General Education teachers

Parents

Community agency staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Second year field placement in an MSW Graduate School of Social Work and Approval as a School Social Work Intern by the Joliet School District 86, Board of School Inspectors

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acquire a working knowledge of the public school system organization and operation.

2. Gain knowledge of the relationship of the special education programs in relation to the general education programs.

3. Become familiar with the role and function of the School Social Worker and his/her place in the organization of the school system/district.

4. Develop skills in conducting diagnostic interviews providing consultative services to school personnel and parents.

5. Gain expertise in behavioral analysis and management programs.

6. Develop expertise in the completion and scoring of formal adaptive behavior scale assessment protocols, scoring, interpretation, presentation of interpretation of the protocol and formulating recommendations and/or suggestions for their practical implementation.

7. Develop communicative and consultative skills and ability to participate as a school district/building/special services team member.

8. Develop and implement effective therapeutic counseling skills.

9. Develop knowledge of the services available to children from community agencies and professionals.

10. Performs all other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services or designee.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.

2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.

3. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.

4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.

5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

2. Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.

3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.

4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.

5. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

6. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.

7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

8. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.

9. Ability to meet strict deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.