Social Worker, 0.50 FTE - United for Success Middle School (2026-27

School Social Worker

Under general direction of assigned supervisor provide case management; conduct individual and family assessments; make referrals, provide crisis intervention counseling, and facilitate education groups for students, parents, and school staff.

Essential Functions:

• Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Specialization in School Social Work
• Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a student's learning.
• Interview students to provide skill assessment and identification of needs.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate plan for students.
• Identify and provide intervention strategies for students and their families, including counseling, case management, and crisis intervention counseling.
• Determine which students need immediate assessment and prioritize services.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program Meetings; coordinate Service Team Meetings, Student Study Team Meetings, and Student Attendance Review Team/Board Meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results.
• Identify problems contributing to students' attendance issues; develop and implement programs to provide students opportunities to improve their attendance.
• Prepare written materials about the available agencies; makes presentations to students, families, and staff.
• Provide outreach casework and support services including home visits, individual and group short-term counseling, family intervention and student group.
• Assist students and their families in obtaining necessary services, monitor progress toward successful utilization and completion of services.
• Serve as District liaison among students and their families, group home personnel, community agencies, county probation departments, and the Department of Social Services.
• Develop and maintain necessary tracking mechanisms and records to manage casework, including follow-up information.
• Advocate for students and their families who experience difficulties in obtaining necessary services.
• Participate with staff in education such as mental health, diversity, growth and development, self-esteem, sexuality, and drug/alcohol.
• Coordinate and facilitate inter-agency services for students including students' educational and social background, high school completion plan, vocational assessment, and emancipation plan.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Training,

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or a closely related field.
• A Master's degree in social work.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Social Work authorization
• Valid California Driver's License
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope
• Principles and practices of social casework, including group work and community organizations
• Current instructional materials and techniques governing workscope
• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students
• Psychosocial, emotional interviewing techniques for students and families
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques

Ability to:

• Interpret and implement applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing workscope
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations and new developments and research in the field governing workscope
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Work independently
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship among students, parents, District staff, and the community
• Plan and organize work
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Compile and analyze information and prepare reports
• Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

Working Conditions Environment:
Office environment, school site, home visits; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential exposure to violent and emotional students and dissatisfied adults

Physical Requirements:

Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; properly restrain individuals to ensure safety;…