• Advocate for the child and mobilizing family, school and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible.
• Participate in special education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning meetings.
• Participate as a member of Compulsory Attendance Improvement Program teams.
• Participate as a member of the Threat Assessment teams.
• Work to help families solve problems in a child’s living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school and academic outcomes.
• Prepare social or developmental histories for students.
• Assist with the development of emotional and behavioral intervention strategies.
• Work with students to improve conflict resolution, anger management, and resiliency capabilities.
• Provide resources and assistance to help alleviate family stress.
• Assist parents with obtaining access to programs available to students with special needs and school and community resources.
• Assess students with social and emotional concerns.
• Develop and execute staff training programs.
• Develop and execute student support groups and student educational programs.
• Assist teachers with behavior management.
• Help the school districts to obtain support from social and mental health agencies.
• Assist with the implementation of adult mentoring, peer mentoring, and other student support programs.

Required Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree

License:

A valid PA driver’s license

Licensed social worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) preferred

Certification:

None

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
• Ability to remain calm and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to read, write, listen and perform mathematics.
• Ability to use a computer and computer applications.
• Ability to react appropriately when challenged by others.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve issues and work as part of a team.
• Moderate accounting skills.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Upper Dauphin Area School District Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Preferred Education Level:

Master’s

Preferred Certifications:

LSW or LCSW

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with school-based populations, obtaining resources for families, and assisting families with academic and attendance issues.

Work Year:

Full-time, 200 Days based on District Schedule

Work Schedule:

7.5 Hours

Specific hours set by the Superintendent of Schools to meet the needs of each building.

Emergency Management:

Position may involve emergency response activities that extend beyond the normal work day.

Job Rate:

Hiring: Salary commensurate with experience.

Ongoing: As decided annually by the School Board.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods.
• Repetitive movements of hands and fingers necessary for computer and calculator work.
• Some lifting (50 lbs.) and some carrying (25 lbs.).
• Some bending, stooping, climbing, reaching and turning/twisting.
• Writing and computer entry.

Work Environment:

Office setting

Equipment to Operate:

Computer, mobile devices, telephone, scanner, television and audio/visual equipment, sound system and radios.

This position supervises the following positions:

• None