Qualifications:
NJ School Social Worker Certification
Knowledgeable of Preschool / Early Childhood Education
Assist parents in learning about child development, nutrition, and curriculum
Designing and providing family workshops based on identified needs and topics revealed on parent surveys
In conjunction with the Community Parent Involvement Specialist (PIS), the social worker should reach out to families, determine individual needs, provide advocacy services and help obtain available community resources
Collaborate with the classroom teachers, coaches, CPIS, and Administration
*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (“employers”) are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.