FY27 Social Worker

Littleton Elementary School District•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

To provide supportive services and resources for students and families in overcoming barriers to learning; to promote positive working relationships among and between staff, families, and other agencies; and to coordinate internal and external services to students and families.

Requirements

Solving problems and resolving conflicts
Counseling and advising parents, students, and staff
Using computer and related software
Analyzing and interpreting data
Monitoring safety procedures
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Evaluation, mentoring, and training methods
Arizona State Law and District policies and procedures
Human growth and development
Federal, state and district financial budgeting regulations, processes and procedures
Effective discipline methods
Positive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents and community
Knowledge of Special Education requirements and regulations
A master’s degree in social work or counseling is required.
Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

State certified/licensed
Three years of experience working in an environment with children (school experience preferred)
Fluent in Spanish
Social worker certification through ADE.

Responsibilities

Counsels students and families on topics such as problem solving skills, parenting skills, substance abuse, family violence, teenage pregnancy, and other related topics
Provides information to facilitate the family’s use of community resources for meeting housing, clothing, nutritional, and health needs
Provides short-term crisis intervention to students, staff, and families
Assists with coordination of activities and programs for homeless and migrant families
Assists families with understanding their children’s needs and the resources available within the school and community
Helps students overcome barriers to school attendance and achievement
Assists students and their families with exploring alternative educational programs and career options
Serves as a liaison between schools and local high schools to support student transitions
Assists teachers and staff with program implementation (eg: Kids At Hope, peer mediation, bully prevention, ECAP, tobacco prevention)
Maintains records of counseling and consulting contacts
Cooperates with outside agencies and other student support services personnel within the District, as applicable
Makes home visits as needed, in consultation with supervisor
Serves as a liaison between homes and schools
Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school
Seeks grants for resources and services for students and families
Attends staff and district meetings, as required
Performs other duties as may be assigned