The mission statement of the School Board of Highlands County is that employees will partner with students, families, and the community, to prepare our students for a successful future by building a strong foundation for responsible citizenship, and preparation for college and careers, and empowerment to achieve personal excellence.  The school social worker serves as a liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate information regarding the student. The social worker helps to improve students' attendance at school, which may include coordinating services with Children and Family Services, school office staff, parents, and students. Social Worker provides individual and group counseling with children and parents when necessary. The social worker confers regularly with principals, teachers, and other student service disciplines, and school specialists regarding children with learning and behavior problems.

Special Placement Information:

The Agency is accepting the BSW full-time, MSW 1st year students, MSW 2nd year and Advanced Standing Clinical Students, the student will use her own vehicle for work purposes to travel between schools, homes, and the district office. The School Board reimburses for travel. The student's hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:30am-3:30pm.