School Social Worker
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, North Carolina Area
Advocated for the well being of all students. Implemented the attendance and truancy policy of Cumberland County Schools by monitoring the attendance of 245 assigned students. Complied with all aspects of the McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act and the North Carolina Homeless Education System. Responded to all reports of child abuse and neglect and attended to student social, emotional and health issues. Maintain transportation/homeless/child abuse and attendance statistics. Managed information of 45 students with disabilities, and conducted need assessments to identify support for 37 homeless families. Interacted with community and state agencies as needed. Performed duties as a member of the Student Support Team implementing academic and behavior interventions for at risk students. Participated as a member of the crisis intervention and emergency assistance team. Provided outreach services to parents and family members with partner agencies. Served as a member of the District Student Services Advisory committee. Conducted in-service training to school staff on “Child Abuse and Neglect” “Homeless Education” and “Student Attendance Reporting Procedures.” Formed mentoring groups, reading clubs and patriotic programs for assigned students. Provided guidance and supervision to social work interns.