School Liaison- Psychosocial Services

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Collaborates with the patients and families, internal staff, and local school district personnel to facilitate successful school services and re-integration for patients. Provides advocacy and coordination to families for recommended school settings, modifications, and accommodations.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a liaison with school systems for patients, families, and community partners involved in providing education services.
• Coordinates education services and participates in family-centered patient care for all patients, facilitating consent and communication with the home school district for each patient.
• Provides consultation and advocacy for families and school personnel in the process of special education referrals and development of individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
• Maintains regular contact with patient, family, school staff, and care providers to monitor academic progress and provides intervention as needed.
• Collects necessary data and documentation for ongoing program evaluation.
• Provides training and educational materials for families, school personnel, patient care staff, and other stakeholders.

Education Requirement:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Education, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Valid professional license as educator, social worker, or other appropriate professional, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills:

• Effective initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of child development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and interactive computer technologies.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective analytic and organization skills.
• Working knowledge of special education services.

Experience:

Three years of advocacy experience in a school setting or hospital environment, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”

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