Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Community School Liaison.  This position serves as the liaison between the school and students, families, and community resources that promote student achievement, positive learning conditions, and well-being of students by providing wrap around services to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. 

DUTIES:

• Tracks statistical program data on student achievement and student needs;
• Identifies and screens families that are in need of services and coordinates access;
• Conducts home visits for the purpose of family support as indicated from a student needs assessment;
• Determines if a family is in crisis that requires immediate attention by police, a crisis response unit, or a hospital;
• Refers families to appropriate agencies in situations where a clinical evaluation is necessary;
• Helps families create and meet individual short term and long term goals;
• Maintains organized records of activities;
• Provides one-on-one student support with instruction and counseling as necessary;
• Evaluates and educates students and families on nutritional, social, and emotional well-being;
• Educates the family on monitoring the child’s learning;
• Works with early learning agencies such as the Judy Center, Head Start, and Social Services in identifying students in need for community resources;
• Works with school counselors, behavior specialists, and psychologists on restorative practices with students;
• Works with the principal and leadership team of school on an annual needs assessment for students;
• Provides strategies for teachers on working with students in crisis, and students with disabilities;
• Attends all local and state level trainings as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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;
• 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.