The Wright Technical Center – ISD #966 in Buffalo, MN is seeking a qualified applicant for a .5 FTE School Social worker for the 2020-21 school year. This position will primarily work with students grade 7-12 in the ALC program.
Position Description: The school social worker will help to foster an educational environment which is supportive of a student’s social/emotional and academic needs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop interventions for promoting student academic and behavioral success in the classroom
- Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions.
- Help students develop communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Provide social work case management for students with mental health issues
- Provide individual to students and their families as needed
- Serve as liaison between school, family and community agencies
- Assist parents with accessing community services as needed/requested
- Provide staff training and parent education
- Serve on the Student Support Team (SST) and district crisis team
- Engage in individual, family and school crisis intervention
- Other related duties as assigned