Social Worker 2026-2027 School Year (3426

Social Worker

The Social Worker serves the student whose social, emotional and/or family problems interfere with his/her capacity to function adequately within an educational environment. The Social Worker professionally assesses the problem(s) in order to provide and refer for interventions that help eliminate barriers to learning. Interventions may include the school, family, and/or community resources. This professional relationship is dependent upon its confidential nature and may consist of initial assessment interviews, consultation with staff and family, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals and/or school based support groups.

Provides information and acts as a liaison between the District, School, Community, and families including, but not limited to, counseling referrals, home visits and access to community resources. Provides direct services to Exceptional Students/General Education Students and their families, within a multi-cultural framework, by providing therapeutic interventions, counseling, crisis intervention (i.e.: self-injury, suicide ideation, child abuse, grief/loss), and support groups. Provides documentation and data by facilitating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports, surveys and needs assessments.

Participates in school, District and ADE based meetings, including Exceptional Student Services, Social Work, and other staff meetings and trainings. Assists in coordinating and facilitating the placements and return of students to District schools from private placement or any alternative program, as appropriate. Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and Arizona Department of Education.

Engages in on-going professional development including the most recent best practices related to ethics and values for School Social Workers. Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, Child Abuse Coordinator, Discipline Team, Threat Management Team, Support Services Team, Intervention Team, and Crisis Team. Consults with the campus administration to provide Diagnostic Substance Abuse Evaluations and recommendations as needed.

Submits billing for medical reimbursement for services with designated Exceptional Student populations, as appropriate per licensure. Performs other Social Work duties as assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Social Work. Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a LMSW, LCSW preferred. Holds valid certificate in school social work from Arizona Department of Education. Experience in working with students with special needs. Experience in working with diverse and multi-cultural populations. Experience coordinating and facilitating school-wide prevention work preferred. English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:
Phoenix Union High School District 4502 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Phone:  E-mail: PUHSDComplaints