Social Worker, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

Edkey® Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

School Social Workers act as a bridge between students’ personal well-being and their academic trajectory. They provide comprehensive school social work services to students, parents, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit students’ ability to benefit fully from their educational experience. They respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, and others by providing direct services and helping families access community resources available at CFLA.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or social work.
At least 1 year of counseling or case worker experience.
Arizona LBSW, LMSW, or ADE PreK-12 Social Worker Certificate.
Ability to hold or obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
Ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

3 years of counseling or social work experience.

Responsibilities

Establish communication among school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members, and intergovernmental agencies; act as a liaison between classroom teachers and students.
Meet with students individually, in small groups, and in class settings to address social and emotional issues affecting learning.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide faculty and staff training informed by student-intervention data and program evaluations.
Interpret student data to develop and implement supportive plans for individual students.
Develop, monitor, and adjust treatment or service plans as needed.
Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines.
Provide consultation and coordinate resources for students, staff, and parents.
Use appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs.
Participate in program development.
Plan training relevant to social and emotional health for faculty, staff, and students.
Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies.
Coordinate administration of state-mandated tests and other assessments.
Assume a leadership role as designated.
Maintain professional responsibilities.
Attend faculty and other meetings and parent-teacher conferences as needed.
Assist with collecting data for Federal and State program reporting.
Attend job-related professional development workshops.
Seek community resources to assist with special projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.