Social Worker

Amphitheater Public Schools • Tucson, AZ

12d • $52,187 - $55,005 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker's primary role is to work with students, parents and related social service agencies to help Amphi students achieve academic success. Counsels students and serves as the students' advocate. Additional functions include that of consultant, resource person and community liaison. The Social Worker is competent in the areas of social work, counseling and consultation. He/she demonstrates the ability to use counseling theory and conducts himself/herself in accordance with district and school policies. He/she possesses comprehensive knowledge of the community's social service agencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree of Social Work or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited graduate school of social work
• One (1) year of field instruction (student internship) in a school system, or one (1) year of employment as a school social worker, or one (1) year of individual and group work with children and families
• Arizona Department of Education Social Worker Certificate
• Attach a copy of your certificate, fingerprint clearance card, and full college transcripts to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work with students, parents, and social service agencies to help students achieve academic success.
• Counsel students and serve as their advocate.
• Act as a consultant, resource person, and community liaison.
• Utilize counseling theory.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with district and school policies.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the community's social service agencies.

What This Job Offers

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