Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

General Definition of Work: To provide support to students and families experiencing mental health, behavioral, or social concerns, and performs all other duties assigned by the Division Superintendent and/or designee.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts home visits to support students and families

• Develops positive relationships with families and community partners

• Provides and/or coordinates needed mental health services for families

• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with all laws and policies

• Completes accurate and timely reports and documentation

• Foster Care/McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator

• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Coordinator

• Supervises attendance team (ITRT)

• Serves on the Division Support Team and leads Domain 4 (School Climate) of the Division Support Plan

• Investigate and take proper action in cases of custody, guardianship, and residency

• Refers students to and/or attends IST Committee meetings when appropriate

• Serves on the division crisis team

• Serves as a member of the eligibility committee and attends eligibility staffing when needed

• Acts as liaison between the home and the school regarding parental involvement for situational factors influencing
  student progress

• Maintains contact with the Department of Social Services regarding students in foster care and the database for DSS
  complaints/referrals

• Serves as school representative/liaison to local agencies and service organizations to include the Amherst County Family
  Assessment Planning Team (FAP Team), Social Services, Court Services, etc.

• Monitors various student services provided through Amherst County Public Schools:
  1) homebound instruction
  2) referral to and services as a member of FAP Team
  3) day treatment program
  4) alternative suspension center
  5) alternative placements

• Completes required State and Federal Reports as necessary Student Discipline

• Contacts families and delivers packets for students who are recommended for long-term suspension

• Coordinates alternative education placements

• Attends Student Accountability Committee (SAC) meetings Court/Social Services/Law Enforcement Liaison

•  Serves as a liaison with the Department of Social Services

• Assists with court-related functions

• Serves as the student and parent assistance/resource liaison

• Works with DSS regarding Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other appropriate assistance for
  students and families in need

• Serves on committees as needed

• Other duties as apparent or assigned 

Education and Job Experience: 

• Ability to quickly develop positive relationships and assist students and families in need
• Experience working with youth and families is required
• Experience working with individuals in a mental health crisis or with mental health needs is required
• A Master’s degree with clinical licensure is highly preferred
• QMHP experience will be considered

Compensation will be based on degree and experience as described in the Amherst County Public Schools Salary Scale

License/Endorsements: Masters Degree required. Endorsement in School Administration or other Clinical or Social Work Licensure Required. Masters of Social Work (MSW) preferred. Clinical licensure highly preferred (School Social Worker, LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

Contract Period: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer