Intermediate Unit 1 is accepting applications for substitute opportunities. These are long-term substitute positions. A social worker is responsible for identifying and addressing social, emotional, learning, cultural, environmental, and economic barriers that impede the educational process. He or she serves as a liaison between the home, school, and community. This assignment includes providing group and individual counseling (as schedule permits) to the children attending IU1 or school district operated classes and support to the staff assigned to those classes. This professional uses knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home, school, and community to intervene for student success via such practices as assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, consultation, program development, dropout prevention, and truancy. This professional is responsible for meeting the duties of social worker as outlined in The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines (CSPG) 77 (if Home and School Visitor certified), board policy, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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