School Social Worker

Location: California

Compass Charter School’s mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self‑directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for life‑long learning, and prepare scholars to take responsibility for their future success.

Core Values
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Achievement | Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Communication

Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency‑based, inclusive and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity.

These are the essential requirements to serve in the School Social Worker role:

• Masters in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline with a PPS
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California Board of Behavioral Sciences)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in school‑based social work, counseling, or mental health services preferred.
• Experience working with blended, online, personalized, and/or virtual learning schools preferred.

These are the desired skills to serve in the School Social Worker role:

• Proficient in digital engagement; computer & software, including Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, AI applications, digital communication tools (e.g., gmail, Parent Square), online learning platforms, the Compass Student Information System and other Compass systems.
• Ability to work collegially with others in the organization.
• Methods of collecting and organizing data and information.
• Ability to have crucial conversations with subordinates and colleagues to support Compass’ mission and vision.
• Demonstrated understanding of mental health disorders common in youth (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma) and experience implementing evidence‑based interventions.
• Ability to identify scholar needs through screening and assessment and provide appropriate mental health services.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the School Social Worker may include:

• Planning, development, and implementation of programs and services school wide that support scholar social, emotional, and mental health development.
• School based oversight and case management services in order to support continued academic progress.
• Provide consultation and professional development training to school site personnel on various topics including positive behavior supports, relationship building, and mental health.
• Monitor academic, behavior and attendance progress of scholars and make recommendations for appropriate interventions.
• Assess, identify, and provide group and individual interventions to scholars with emotional, social, behavioral and/or attendance concerns.
• Provides individual and group interventions in support of scholars’ overall health and mental wellness.
• Assess school‑wide social problems and situations interfering with scholars' access to an optimal personalized learning experience.
• Provide social/mental health therapy to scholars and families.
• Maintain case records and confidential documents to comply with mandated requirements.
• Coordinate activities with outside service agencies, community programs for the purpose of providing referrals to scholars and families.
• Inform the Director of Counseling Services regarding scholar trends, research, resources, tools to support school social work best practices.
• Assists with organizational initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Although the Counselor has unique requirements and duties, we believe that all employees play a critical role in the success of each and every scholar. The following competencies are common across every employee:

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