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Multiple Positions ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Interventionist/School Social Worker QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Social Work from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. • Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners. LCSW or equivalent preferred. • Minimum of five years' successful professional social work experience in child welfare and adolescents preferred. • Experience in an educational environment preferred. • Good interpersonal skills. • Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Chief Student Services Officer JOB GOALS: To empower students, families, and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources that develop each student’s potential. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Furnish leadership and assist with the formulation of a desirable educational program for the students of Alabaster City Schools. • Provide support, referral, and follow-up services for targeted students and students attending Alabaster City Schools. • Assist personnel in Student Services, Special Education, Federal Programs, and other programs to establish and implement a plan of action for at-risk students. • Assist schools, school nurses, and families in obtaining social and/or health services for children. • Work with the Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Court, and other agencies in the development and implementation of family intervention. • Conduct home visits as a liaison between school and home. • Assist school officials, teachers, Juvenile Court, and parents with developing a plan of action for students who are at-risk of dropping out of school and/or having attendance and behavior problems. • Serve as an advisor to administrators, counselors, and teachers concerning assigned program of intervention. • Be regular and punctual in attendance. • Conduct Parent Education/Parenting Support classes. • Provide crisis intervention and assessments. • Provide individual and group counseling. • Work with higher education to supervise social work interns. • Attend Juvenile Court proceedings of behalf on Alabaster City Schools including Early Warning, Truancy Court, and Agency Meetings. • Perform other duties that might be reasonably assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month (187-day) contract. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy. SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.