School Social Worker Counselor - School Superintendent (Countywide)

Yavapai County Government • Countywide, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Yavapai County school system, this role evaluates student problems and provides individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment to support school success. Clinicians with license as a Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), School Social Worker, or School Counselor certification from the Arizona Department of Education are encouraged to apply. Contact Shari Sterling for additional information regarding this unique opportunity with Yavapai County Education Service Agency (YCESA) at [phone].

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in social work or counseling working with children and families.
• An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess appropriate licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to perform required duties.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of social work.
• Knowledge of techniques of casework methods and report writing.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in social work.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver counseling interventions that may include behavior management, decision-making, problem solving, goal setting, self-esteem, substance abuse issues, IEP driven special education counseling, and any other issue of concern.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for the culture, values, lifestyles, and emotional and spiritual values while protecting individual rights, privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to function effectively and autonomously, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment, ethics, and skills in the provision of professional services.
• Ability to maintain professional qualifications through ongoing training and education.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention services, when requested, throughout Yavapai County schools.
• Ability to collaborate and make referrals when indicated.
• Ability to utilize a county vehicle to travel to assigned schools and job-related events.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• License as a Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• School Social Worker certification
• School Counselor certification from the Arizona Department of Education

Responsibilities

• Counsels with students in individual or group settings in assigned schools based on treatment plan goals.
• Implements related service counseling per eligible special education students’ Individualized Education Plan.
• Contributes expertise in emotional and behavior change to the special education team and identifies and evaluates students with disabilities and special needs.
• Evaluates student to determine need for counseling services through the use of case history, interview, and observation.
• Develops treatment plan for targeted behavior change.
• Provides other services as requested by administrators and teachers in assigned schools.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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