School Social Worker (Endorsement 071)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

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• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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Group and Individual Counseling, Classroom Lessons, Professional Development

• Develop students’ academic and social-emotional skills.
• Develop school staff professional development programs.
• Assist teachers with classroom management skills.
• Develop student activities and committees to enhance the school climate.
• Observe and support students in all school environments.

Family Contacts

• Interview families to assess issues affecting student educational adjustment.
• Work with parent/guardian groups to support student school adjustment.
• Alleviate family stress to support student school and community success.
• Parent/guardian interviews for developmental histories.

School/Community Liaison

• Serve as a primary link between the school and community/family services.
• Help schools receive support from social and mental health agencies.
• Advocate and evaluate new/improved community/school services for students by collaborating with community groups.
• Help school, family, and community systems respond in culturally and linguistically effective ways to meet student needs.
• Identification of students and implementation of programs for Homeless Children and Youth.
• Safe School Climate Coordinator.
• School Title IX Coordinator.
• Home visits.

Consultation, Program Coordination, Leadership, and Advocacy

• Consultation with educators, building leaders, parents and guardians, community organizations, and external mental health clinicians.
• Program Development: Developing, planning, and implementing (with other school staff) educational programs for students with exceptional and traditional needs.
• Coordinate administrative functions including annual reviews, reports, daily and monthly billing, scheduling, create and monitor IEPs, create and monitor behavioral intervention plans, support functional behavioral assessments as needed or in collaboration with school psychologists.
• Collaboration with school counselors, school psychologists, special educators, and related services administrators.
• Crisis team facilitation and membership.
• School committees
• Department and faculty meetings and professional development
• Develop outreach and intervention programs for children with neurodiversity, disabilities, and/or gifts/talents through Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Meetings.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with teachers and other staff working with the students.
• 504 plan and accommodations implementation and monitoring.
• Provide educators with information about healthy family functioning.
• Develop preventive programs for all children and adolescents to support mental health and academic success.
• Organize and lead the MTSS school team in alignment with district expectations.

•  Knowledge of culturally responsive school social work methods and procedures.
•  Experience in developing and implementing behavior management plans, functional behavioral assessment, IEPs, 504 plans, and accommodations.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.