School Liaison--Rehab H9B

Shift:  Days, Tuesdays will be a required work day as part of this role

Status:  0.5 FTE 20 hours/week, non-exempt, year round

Unit:  H9B Rehab

Benefits eligible

Required:  Master's degree in Education or Social Work

                    Three years working with with children, preferred

Schedule will have some flexibility but Tuesdays will be required as there is a weekly meeting at 8am that must be attended as part of the role. This is a year round position.

The focus of the position will be on collaborating with the patient/family, the patient's home school, and the team to help guide reintegration back into the school setting.

Provides education related services (service planning and re-entry coordination) for students and families and serve as school liaison with varied school systems throughout the region. As well as facilitates successful school services and re-integration for each patient enrolled; services to include initial and on-going consultation with the child, family and with local school district personnel.

• Coordinates education services and participates in family-centered patient care for all patients in the preschool through college age range and select adult patients. Distribute education materials for families.
• Facilitates consent of family and communication with the home school district for each patient, including coordination of any paperwork needed by the school district to provide services. Maintains and documents contact with patient, family, and school staff.
• 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.
• Active participation in rehab team panel.
• Collaborate with the Columbus City Schools teacher assigned to the unit. (pre/post summer)
• Follow NCH established codes of conduct for ethical behavior and HIPPA guidelines in all patient care decisions and activities involving the exchange of patient information. Maintain current understanding of special education laws and processes.

Education: Master’s degree in social work or education, required.

Skills:
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong working knowledge of child development
• Advocacy skills
• Computer competencies in Microsoft Office and interactive computer technologies
• Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professionally appropriate analytic and organization skills

Experience: Three years work experience with children of all ages, preferred.

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 individual 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 his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet