Licensed Social Worker - Job #7550

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

A School Social Worker plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to students, families, and educators. Primary responsibility includes addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students; and helping students succeed academically and personally. This position works closely with the school community to identify and assess unique challenges that students face, develop intervention strategies, and connect students with external resources as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Valid state licensed or certification as a Social Worker: Arizona Department of Education School Social Worker, PreK-12, certificate
• LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
• LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of students and their families, including home visits if necessary
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop effective intervention plans.
• Knowledge of research-based and best practice programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, families, and school staff.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect students and families with appropriate services.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting, preferred.
• Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students dealing with emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and evaluate the unique needs of students and design appropriate intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement strategies to address student behavior and improve academic performance.
• Advocate for students and their families by helping them navigate and access community resources, such as mental health services or housing assistance.
• Support the development and implementation of school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and external organizations, such as the Department of Child Safety, to ensure the holistic well-being of students.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling services to students experiencing traumatic events or emotional distress.
• Satisfy 504/IEP/BIP accommodations/counseling services, as needed, when consulted with prior to accommodations/services being applied to 504/IEP/BIP.
• Assist with disciplinary interventions when requested by administrators.
• Coordinate school programs that address the physical needs of students and their families such as food, clothing, and shelter and holiday assistance.
• Provide direct services to Exceptional Students/General Education Students and their families (given parent permission), within a multi-cultural framework, by providing therapeutic interventions, counseling, crisis intervention (i.e.: self-injury, suicide ideation, child abuse, grief/loss), and support groups.
• Participate as an active member of the Student Success Team (SST) for all students with behavioral/emotional concerns.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support).
• Serve on the School Crisis Intervention Team.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• paid life insurance
• an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level