Social Worker Grant-funded Job Rio Vista area,California USA,Social Work

Position: Social Worker Grant-funded (17052)

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.