Social Worker - Sumter School District

Sumter School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Job Title: School Social Worker � Student Support Services 

Reports To: Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services / Principal 

Location: Sumter School District 

Length of Service: 190 days 

Position Summary: 

The School Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services within the school setting, addressing barriers that limit students' ability to fully benefit from their educational experience. Working across all three tiers of intervention, the school social worker delivers direct clinical services to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, while also leading prevention and capacity-building efforts with families, school staff, and community partners. This position supports students referred through general or special education processes to promote positive academic and social outcomes. 

Qualifications 

Education: Master's of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours. 

Experience: Minimum of two years as a school social worker or in a similar role. Includes at least six graduate semester hours in education and completion of a supervised practicum or field experience of at least 400 clock hours in an accredited school setting. 

Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in South Carolina required. Knowledge/Skills: 

Evidence-Based Practices in School Social Work: Assessment and Intervention. Familiarity with IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance laws, and other relevant policies. 

Understanding of child development, family systems, social/emotional learning, and cultural diversity. Proficiency in crisis management, behavioral interventions, and community resource coordination. Competence in technology for communication, recordkeeping, and service delivery. 

General Responsibilities 

Provide direct social work services, including individual, group, and family counseling. Respond to referrals from school administration, teachers, parents, Student Support Teams, and Special Education Committees. Assess student, family, and school needs using psychosocial assessments and behavioral health screeners. Collaborate with parents, teachers, school staff,

and community partners to develop interventions that remove barriers to learning. Participate in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and school safety initiatives. Provide professional 

development and training for staff and parents. Advocate for equitable access to educational services as well as emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports. Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 

Essential Tasks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

 Serve on Student Support Teams 

 Review student records to assess barriers to learning and promote student well-being. ? Provide crisis intervention and urgent support to students, staff, and families. ? Develop and implement Individualized Plans of Care (IPOCs), including  behavioral and family support interventions. 

 Attend Manifestation Determination and truancy-related meetings as required. ? Collaborate with community agencies and coordinate access to school- and community-based resources. 

 Monitor and evaluate intervention outcomes using data-driven practices. ? Maintain ongoing professional development to ensure effective service delivery. ? Document all services in the designated electronic record system. 

Services may include: 

Behavioral health screenings 

Psychosocial assessments 

Behavioral interventions and modification strategies 

Individual, group, and family therapy 

Crisis intervention and risk assessments 

Treatment planning, progress monitoring, and case management 

Psycho-educational and attendance/truancy support 

Referrals to school and community-based resources 

Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and service teams (MTSS, 504, and IEP) ? Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBHS) Community Support Se