Social Worker; Grant-funded

School Social Worker

Under general supervision and work direction of the Director of Social Wellness, the social worker should be knowledgeable in the role and duty of a social worker, child development, learning theory, and special education procedures and services.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides short-term individual counseling and small group counseling to students.
• Provides direct social work assistance to children and their families.
• Develops and structures prevention curriculum programs consistent with current school needs and best practices.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, staff, and community by providing support and assistance with social/behavioral management, home visits, truancy, and referral to community resources.
• Participates in crisis intervention services as requested by site administrators or Director of Social Wellness.
• Serves as the 504 coordinator to school(s) assigned.
• Complies with State statutes, Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations.
• Conducts self appropriately toward staff and parents.
• Adheres to school day according to current Board policy and procedures.
• Pursues professional growth opportunities.
• Maintains responsible attendance patterns.
• Submits an annual and monthly report as requested by Director of Social Wellness.
• Grant Compliance and Reporting:
  Complies with all requirements of the Arizona School Safety Program Grant and other applicable grant-funded initiatives.
• Required Grant Training:
  Successfully completes all required Arizona School Safety Program Grant trainings, professional development, certifications, and technical assistance sessions within established timelines.

Education:

Master's degree in social work (M.S.W.) required.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) year experience in social work or a related field working with families and children. Experience working with an ethnically diverse urban population.

Licenses or

Certifications:

L.C.S.W. or L.M.S.W preferred. Standard School Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten-12 Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education or be able to obtain one upon one year of employment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with district and school site administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community agencies. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Terms of Employment:
Nine-month, Social Worker Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

Evaluation:
Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff.