D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E1660

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-E1660 - SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

1660.1

For 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.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E1660

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)