Licensed Clinical Social Worker- AOD

REAL Journey Academies•Ontario, CA

6d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a nonprofit public charter school management organization focused on increasing college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students and preparing students for the workforce. It works to support students through high-quality educational programming and community and family partnerships. The School Social Worker provides consultation, wellness services, ongoing case management, and social-emotional prevention, intervention, counseling, and referrals to resources within RJA. The role includes substance-use-focused counseling and prevention, crisis intervention, family consultation, collaboration with school staff and community agencies, and documentation and reporting. The position is supervised by the Director of Attendance and School Social Work; additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Counseling Services. Evening and weekend activities may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field.
Pupil Personnel Services credential in Social Work.
Experience working with at-promise children.
Experience facilitating groups and presentations, monitoring programs, and writing reports.
At least one year of experience working in school settings, focused on substance-use prevention and intervention.
Experience with computers and software applications.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, current software and equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with school personnel to promote an environment responsive to students’ needs.
Provide in-service training on positive behavioral interventions, evidence-based interventions, and other best practices.
Provide individual and group counseling focused on substance use and its effects on students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being.
Implement evidence-based programs and interventions to prevent substance use among students.
Develop and lead substance-use education programs, including curriculum, workshops, and school-wide prevention campaigns.
Collaborate with community organizations and agencies specializing in substance-use recovery to support students and families.
Provide crisis intervention and family consultation services.
Guide and educate parents about significant physical, emotional, and psychological developmental changes in students.
Identify and develop programs and activities to address circumstances adversely affecting students’ personal, social-emotional, and academic development.
Work with the team to support school personnel in organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Maintain case records and documentation in accordance with legal and school district policies, protecting confidentiality and complying with state and federal privacy requirements such as HIPAA and FERPA.
Prepare reports, summaries, presentations, and other written materials documenting activities, student progress, program effectiveness, and outcomes for stakeholders.
Make appropriate referrals to mental health, social services, and other community agencies.
Be available for evening and weekend activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.