School Social Worker

Bullhead City Elementary School District•Bullhead City, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Social Worker supports the academic, social, and emotional success of all students by providing targeted therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and supportive counseling. This role acts as a vital liaison between the school, families, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and foster a safe, inclusive, and multi-cultural educational environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree: Official transcripts documenting a master’s or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Current School Social Worker certification with appropriate endorsements as set by the Arizona Department of Education.
Positive recommendations from past employers and/or training institutions.
Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Facilitate responsive services through effective use of small group and individual support (i.e. grief and loss, family changes, self-management, peer mediation social skills, academic/organizational skills, emotion management/stress management).
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create comprehensive support plans for students.
Coordinate with external agencies and community resources to provide additional services to students.
Offer crisis intervention as needed, addressing urgent mental health or safety concerns.
Facilitate and/or coordinate training for staff and families for the purpose of recognizing risk factors, strategies to support student socioemotional development, and relevant topics to increase student success and well-being.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and progress.
Provide documentation and data by facilitating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports, surveys and needs assessments as required by the School Safety Grant.
Participates in school, District, and ADE based meetings and training.
Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and ADE.
Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, Threat Management Team, Teacher Assistance Team, and School Safety Program Team (SSPT).
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the District.