School Summary

South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school. The school was launched in 2008–09 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. SCCA is South Carolina’s very first virtual charter school, authorized by the Erskine Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in South Carolina. 

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working primarily from your home in South Carolina, this 10 month School Social Worker will promote the academic mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.  The School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

The Social Worker will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

 Connect students and families with available school and community resources to develop individual potential and remove barriers to attendance and academic success;  Coordinate with school staff to identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis” and act as the main point of contact, communicating regularly with these students and families and implementing programs when needed;  Maintain geographic resource bank and assist with community resource referrals; Deliver professional development activities / training for school staff related to the School Social Worker role Provide case consultation and necessary support to your assigned counseling team in relation to Child Welfare needs  Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school; Conduct home visits when determined necessary and appropriate by administration;  Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards;  Attend trainings regarding child abuse and neglect, homelessness, foster care and other social work issues;  Collaborate closely with school counseling team and school administrators; and  Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

 Master’s Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited Institution  Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners Experience as a professional School Social Worker  Demonstrated interest in working with at-risk Middle School youth  Knowledge and familiarity with specific South Carolina resources and agencies that will assist in the healthy social, mental, and academic development of students and families Comprehension and application of federal, state and local laws  Ability to work remotely  Ability to travel across the state of South Carolina to conduct home visits, support families, and work with agencies as needed  Willingness to travel on occasion for school events (may require occasional overnight travel) Willingness to work flexible summer hours for an additional stipend Ability to work effectively as a team member and under stressful conditions at times Ability to effectively navigate a high level of technology Grammatically accurate written and oral skills to communicate ideas clearly and concisely High degree of flexibility and independence