Okayama is recruiting around 36 part-time school social workers for appointments from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028. Online applications close at 5 p.m. on November 18; the number hired may vary with the hours assigned.
The roles require a certified social worker or psychiatric social worker qualification, relevant knowledge and satisfaction of the other conditions in the recruitment notice. The work covers public schools in the prefecture other than those run by Okayama City. Selection examinations are scheduled for December 21–23, with December 24 as a reserve date.
School social workers connect schools and families with medical and welfare services, helping address the circumstances behind non-attendance, bullying and other difficulties. Okayama mainly uses a visiting model spanning schools and municipalities. The recruitment is conditional on passage of the fiscal 2027 initial budget, and applicants should consult the full official requirements.
岡山県、2027年度スクールソーシャルワーカー約36人を募集
岡山県は2027年4月1日～2028年3月31日任用の短時間勤務スクールソーシャルワーカーを約36人募集する。任用時間等により採用人数は増減し、2027年度当初予算の成立が前提。電子申請の締切は11月18日午後5時。社会福祉士または精神保健福祉士の資格、関係知識等に加え、募集要項のその他条件を満たす必要がある。対象は岡山市立を除く県内公立学校等で、試験は12月21～23日の指定日、予備日は24日。学校・家庭を医療福祉機関とつなぎ、不登校やいじめ等の背景に働きかける仕事で、県では主に複数校等を巡回する形で活動する。詳細は公式募集要項で確認できる。