School Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS: ? Possess a Master or advanced degree in Social Work ? Arizona State Department of Education School Social Worker Certification ? Experience in multicultural-multilingual school setting is preferred ? Knowledge of community resources within the district boundaries is preferred ? Social Work experience is preferred RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Coordinates preventative and intervention services. ? Keeps sufficient records of cases in compliance with FERPA and state requirements for use by school staff members and outside agencies when appropriate. ? Provides social work case management to students and families within the context of cultural understanding and competence. ? Consults with parents and other stakeholders to increase access to appropriate resources and services available to minimize risk factors. ? Identifies and mobilizes a continuum of resources to meet the school community?s needs ? Serves as a liaison between home and school when considerable follow-up is necessary with community agencies. ? Maintains working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pursuant to serving children experiencing homelessness and foster care placements to maximize educational rights. ? Conducts multi-tiered school needs assessment for individual students, groups of students, and school-wide support to improve the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes of students. ? Assists students directly toward adjustment to school including, but not limited to, small group counseling, one-to-one support, and classroom visits. ? Provides programs and direct services that foster social and emotional competence. ? Provides support when responding to self-harm, crisis and threat assessment procedures. ? Participates in monthly School Safety Assessment Prevention Team meetings and other team meetings or committees. ? Advocates for policies, programs, and services that respect diversity, address individual needs, and support the inherent dignity and worth of all students, families, and school personnel ? Other duties as assigned. Apply Job!