<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree and Indiana teaching licensed area preferred; a valid Indiana teaching license with a School Social Worker's certification required; or a valid Indiana Student Services License preferred. LCSW preferred. A desire to continue acquiring professional knowledge and pursuing current developments in the social work best practices required.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience: Previous school social work experience is preferred.</p> </li></ol> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and hold appropriate Indiana certification </li><li>Experience: None </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</p> <p>LOCATION: Oasis Program at Avon High School</p> <p>SALARY BENEFITS: Salary range $53,250-97,000</p> <p>ASSIGNED WORKDAYS PER YEAR: 185 days</p> <p>BENEFITS: Eligible</p> <p>LEAVE DAY PAY: Eligible</p> <p>GENERAL FUNCTIONS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Performs related duties as directed by the AHS Administration, OASIS Coordinator, and Director of Special Education </li><li>interact with students to identify barriers related to a successful student learning experience. Areas of focus will include addressing social, emotional, and/or mental health challenges to assist in the development of positive skills and outlook toward self as well as improved relationships with school, learning, peers, parents, teachers, and/or families. </li><li>Provide culturally responsive services to students, staff, families and community partners; thorough understanding of child development, including the application of social work theories and current best practice standards; delivery of social work counseling services, including but not limited to 1:1, small group, crisis intervention/assessment, and/or consultation; adept in the time management, planning, organization, and documentation that relates to the delivery of social work services and counseling; effective interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, families, and school personnel. Utilize an understanding and knowledge of community resources to ensure appropriate referrals. Knowledgeable about student disabilities and strategies to support student, classroom, teacher, and building. </li><li>Foster and maintain a good relationship with pupils, staff, patrons, vendors, and the community. Display tact, courtesy and excellent etiquette that demonstrates genuine care and concern for staff, students, parents, and other members of the community. Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students. Collaborate with others across a variety of functions and backgrounds. Demonstrate proficient communication skills both verbally and in writing. Work independently with limited direction to effectively meet deadlines and mitigate stressful situations. Comply with all Corporation policies, procedures, and guidelines. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Direct Service with Students:</p> <ul> <li>Crisis and behavior intervention </li><li>Debrief and analyze student behavior </li><li>Student problem solving coaching </li><li>Facilitate social skills groups with students and social skills coaching </li><li>Life Skills coaching </li><li>Peer mediation sessions </li><li>Provide instruction in character development </li><li>Harassment/bullying intervention </li><li>Facilitate individual and small group intervention sessions related to student needs </li><li>Assess appropriateness for OASIS placement and transitions </li><li>Assessment and referral to in school or outside resources • Parent/child conflict resolution </li><li>Case management </li><li>File DCS reports of abuse </li><li>Facilitate outside agency support for student </li><li>Attend case conference committee meetings </li><li>Assist with transitions between homeschool and OASIS 2. Direct Service with Parents </li><li>Field calls from parents asking for help with their child's behavior </li><li>Meet with parent due to a crisis with their child, facilitate hospitalization if necessary </li><li>Contact parent to make a referral to counseling, and provide resources if desired </li><li>Assist with parent requested drug screen </li><li>Offer support to parent by phone or in the office </li><li>Meet with parents and students within the community or within the home setting </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.</p> <p>Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.</p> <p>This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.</p> <p>Ms. Kristin Williams</p> <p>Director of Human Resources</p> <p>7203 E. US Highway 36</p> <p>Avon, IN 46123</p> <p>(317) 544-6000</p>