Licensed Social Worker

School Social Worker

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team! Competitive Salaries
* Incentives
* Paid Holidays & Leave
* Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
* Professional Development

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Valid state licensed or certification as a Social Worker:
  Arizona Department of Education School Social Worker, PreK-12, certificate LMSW:
  Licensed Masters Social Worker LCSW:
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting, preferred.
• Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of students and their families, including home visits if necessary
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop effective intervention plans
• Knowledge of research-based and best practice programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, families, and school staff
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect students and families with appropriate services
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students dealing with emotional, social, and behavioral issues
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and evaluate the unique needs of students and design appropriate intervention plans
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement strategies to address student behavior and improve academic performance
• Advocate for students and their families by helping them navigate and access community resources, such as mental health services or housing assistance
• Support the development and implementation of school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive environment
• Serve as a liaison between the school and external organizations, such as the Department of Child Safety, to ensure the holistic well-being of students
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling services to students experiencing traumatic events or emotional distress
• Satisfy 504/IEP/BIP accommodations/counseling services, as needed, when consulted with prior to accommodations/services being applied to 504/IEP/BIP
• Assist with disciplinary interventions when requested by administrators
• Coordinate school programs that address the physical needs of students and their families such as food, clothing, and shelter and holiday assistance
• Provide direct services to Exceptional Students/General Education Students and their families (given parent permission), 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
• Participate as an active member of the Student Success Team (SST) for all students with behavioral/emotional concerns
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior…