Section 5-E1660. SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

 

1660.1For certification as a school worker, the following shall be required:

 

(a)A master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution of social work that includes the following:

 

(1)Field practicum in a setting providing direct services to individuals and groups of school age children and their families; or

 

(2)A minimum of one (1) year paid professional experience (post master’s degree) in a setting providing direct services to individuals and groups of school age children and their families;

 

(b)Program content to include the following:

 

(1)Four (4) semester hours in family and child related coursework;

 

(2)Four (4) semester hours in human behavior and social environment;

 

(3)Four (4) semester hours in social welfare policy and services;

 

(4)Eight (8) semester hours in social work practice;

 

(5)Four (4) semester hours in research; and

 

(6)Six (6) semester hours to include the following:

 

(A)Laws and regulations, which impact upon school programs; and

 

(B)Content in the area of disabling conditions and appropriate interventions;

 

(c)Skills to include the following:

 

(1)Developing a social history and psychological assessments by use of appropriate methodologies and theories (i.e., systems, family psychological theories and framework);

 

(2)Utilizing theoretical and practice knowledge in counseling (i.e., family dynamics, crisis intervention and mediation);

 

(3)Communication (i.e., speech, writing, sign language when/where appropriate);

 

(4)Child and adolescent development theories (i.e., typical vs. atypical development; life cycle issues);

 

(5)Learning and behavioral theories;

 

(6)The influence of situations which impact upon individuals, families, and communities;

 

(7)Law and legal provisions in the area of child welfare;

 

(8)The cause and effects of social, cultural, and environmental forces and their impact on learning and human behavior (i.e., effect of these forces on race, ethics, gender, socio-economic status); and

 

(9)The role and function of the school social worker in relationship to school, communities, and organizations; and

 

(d)A valid license to practice social work in the District of Columbia.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6940-41 (October 1, 1993).