School Social Worker

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Hesperia, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a Full-Time School Social Worker to provide support to various school sites within the region, including Adelanto, Apple Valley, and Hesperia. This role may require travel between locations. The position is Monday – Friday. The organization is passionate about its motto, “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do,” and is looking for individuals who share this passion for working with students and supporting their growth and development.

Requirements

Masters' degree in Social Work required
Valid California Pupil Personnel Services(PPS) Credential with Specialization in School Social Work required, Child Welfare Attendance (CWA) preferred
Experience coordinating comprehensive support systems to students
Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in an academic setting
Proficient in student information database
Skill in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
An understanding of how to navigate the structure of educational systems
Knowledge and understanding of State and National School Social Work Standards (NASW) and applicable laws, regulations and policies related to student welfare
Knowledge of current trends and concerns in education directly impacting at-promise students and drop out prevention
Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, foster/non-traditionally housed youth, and other at-promise student sub-groups (including parenting, gang affiliated, justice involved and LGBTQIA2S+ youth)
Collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Ability to problem solve
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of professionals and stakeholders
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently
Maintain legal ethical and confidentiality requirements as it adheres to the NASW code of ethics

Nice To Haves

Child Welfare Attendance (CWA) credential preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and assess academic barriers through exploration of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community
Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school staff on behavioral-emotional environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
Provide one-on-one brief solution-focused individual and group counseling services to students
Assist in the coordination and delivery of school based therapeutic support services
Conduct workshops, social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students
Serve as a school site crisis intervention team member
Provide staff development in the areas of behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
Assist in development of community awareness and partnerships
Collaborate with School Counseling team, to meet the needs of identified foster/non-traditional housing youth and other at-promise student sub-groups (including parenting, gang affiliated, justice involved and LGBTQIA2S+ youth)
Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of psycho-educational workshops
Collaborate with School Counselors, Student Retention Support, School Psychologist, Community Liaisons, and staff
Collaborate with county social workers, probation officers, case managers and/or service providers to ensure student success
Serve as preceptor for Social Worker Internships
Support School Counseling events, activities, and initiatives
Attend meetings and professional development activities as required
Facilitate meetings with all foster/homeless youth identified in assigned school site(s)
Assess student educational needs and make appropriate referrals and intervention recommendations
Collaborate with School Counselors, Student Retention, and Community Liaisons to connect and support students to educational and/or vocational programs, including tutoring, mentoring, job training, college prep/fairs, etc.
Collaborate with caseworkers/social workers and/or service providers to coordinate family, school, and community resources to ensure student success
Assist in development of community awareness and partnerships
Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of psycho-educational workshops