Social Worker, School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Provide school social work services for students receiving special education as a related service. Provide evaluation, counseling, case management, school staff consultation and serve on the Individual Educational Program (IEP) team member when appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation and planning teams to write, update, and track goals for students receiving special education services.
• Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social skill instruction outlined in student IEPs.
• Design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with significant emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Work with community agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
• Consult with parents, guardians, and outside or community agencies to coordinate resources and bridge home-to-school support.
• Follow methods of school social work practice appropriate to identify concerns, including direct services and program development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other school staff, community agencies, students and their families.
• Train and advise general and special education teachers on managing classroom behaviors and accommodating mental health needs.
• Ensure parent participation in the student's educational placement through home visits and other outreach activities.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents regarding student academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Maintain contact with teachers, administrators and other school personnel.
• Develop and provide in-service programs, as requested, for school, district staff and the community.
• Act as a case manager and coordinate efforts, as appropriate, for the management of individual and group cases.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required by law, state directive, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and local, state and federal laws.
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• New Mexico Department of Education license in Social Work (601 License)
• Current New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners license
• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the phone
• Physical/
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.
• Safety and Health:
  Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect. Completed and cleared background check Pass drug test if required for position Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans.
• Equipment/Material Handled:
  Multimedia equipment, including current technology Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary Current defensive driving certificate

Work Environment:

• Various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Self-motivated and Flexibility
• Completion of job assignments without direct supervision
• Completion of applications and assignments within the time frames allowed
• Weekend and after hour work may be required

Term of Employment:
Exempt