Social Worker (26/27 SY)

Washington Elementary School District 6Phoenix, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

The school social worker provides direct and indirect student services to reduce barriers to education, increase social/emotional growth and provide links to needed services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work; and/or Bachelor's degree in related field; and/or Bachelor's degree with a certificate in social work.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous School Social Work experience
  • Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Current LMSW or LCSW
  • AZ Dept. of Ed School Social Worker Non-Teaching Certificate
  • Five years experience working with families and children

Responsibilities

  • Designs, facilitates and oversees direct services for children and families that include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group support services, home visits, case management and advocacy.
  • Coordinates, develops and oversees evidence-based education and prevention programs including but not limited to: bullying, substance abuse, violence/aggression, suicide/self-harm.
  • Provides family and parent support programs.
  • Establishes and promotes a continuum of community resources, services and partnerships in order to support all members of the school community.
  • Develops, coordinates and provides services to students, families and staff to meet basic needs.
  • Identifies and assesses for potential barriers to student academic success.
  • Understands and offers consultation regarding special student populations - homelessness, students in poverty, refugees, victims of trauma etc.
  • Secures funding via grants, fundraisers, public/private donations in order to enhance services and resources for students and families.
  • Consults and collaborates with school administrators, staff and family members regarding assessment and intervention plans for identified students.
  • Implements and supports multi-tiered programs and practices, monitors progress and evaluates for service effectiveness
  • Consults, collaborates and supports school staff with concerns of suspected child abuse and neglect.
  • Facilitates child abuse reporting, coordinates with law enforcement and state agencies and provides mandated reporting in-service trainings.
  • Provides crisis interventions and support in the event of a family, school or community crisis or disaster.
  • Facilitates and actively participates in team, committee, staff meetings and school events.
  • Analyzes policies, programs and regulations in order to consult and collaborate with school and district staff on current social/legal issues.
  • Promotes a school climate and culture conducive to student learning.
  • Utilizes effective practices that provide for safe environments and supportive relationships.
  • Recruits, trains and supervises social work interns and volunteers.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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