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Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a School Social Worker. Social Workers support student’s success in school by providing direct clinical case management services to students and their families; developing and managing the school based mental health partnerships; and providing consultative services to DCPS staff and parents. *** This position is grant funded. ***

DUTIES:
• Provides integrated, coordinated clinical case management services.
• Assesses student and family dynamics as related to school success.
• Participates in student services teaming and administrative meetings.
• Provides consultative and crisis management services for DCPS as directed.
• Maintains case documentation.
• Bi-weekly progress updates for the Therapeutic Support Program (TSP) rooms in the county.
• Weekly Therapeutic Support Program room visits.
• Provide therapeutic support for students in the Therapeutic Support Program rooms.
• Monitor and assist with student transition back to general education setting.
• Provide professional development for Therapeutic Support Program room staff.
• Be a linkage between TSP room and student home school.
• Advocates for children and families within the school setting and with outside agencies.
• Collaborates with community agencies to foster student success.
• Identifies and develops resources and services to meet community needs.
• Facilitates effective delivery of on-site resources and services.
• Participates in local/county organizations, representing the Community Agency School Services program goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Social Workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Eligible for and hold, prior to appointment, the Maryland State Department of Education Certification for School Social Worker in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.03.11 (Graduate social worker; Certified social worker; or Certified social worker — clinical).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Three (3) years’ experience as Social Worker, preferred.
• Three (3) years of behavioral experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated effective and accurate written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced familiarity of various computer applications and software is essential.
• Understanding of professional ethics and behavior.
• Self-directed and have the ability to develop and implement programs.

SALARY: Salary based on the Negotiated Agreement Between The Board of Education of Dorchester County and The Dorchester Educators - Teachers (7.5 hour duty day) Pupil Personnel Worker salary scale. The current minimum salary is: $60,936. This is a ten (10) month, plus 20 extra duty days, full-time benefited position.

PROCEDURE: Online employment application available at:
https://dcps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to apply.
Current DCPS employees are also required to submit an application online via: https://dcps.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx. Be sure to register with your DCPS email account.
CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey S. Grafton
Human Resources Administrator
Dorchester County Board of Education
700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

DEADLINE: Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2022 will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and / or withdraw the position.

The Board of Education of Dorchester County does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. The information in this announcement is available in alternative formats upon request. Concerns regarding the above are directed to Beth M. Wilson, Director of Operations, Dorchester County Public Schools, 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613, or by phone at 410-228-4747, extension 1015.