POSITION: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: Starting $50,050 DOE *Position is funded by and serves the requirements of the School Safety Program-ESSER (SSP-ESSER) program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision and work direction of School Principal and District Administration should be knowledgeable in the role and duty of a social worker, child development, learning theory, and special education procedures and services.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the School’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
· Provides short-term individual counseling and small group counseling to students (i.e. maintains professional documentation, facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies, responds to request for counseling in a timely manner) · Conduct school wide needs assessment to identify programing, groups and individuals in need of additional support. · Provide direct social work assistance to children and their families (i.e. is available to meet with parents and school staff as to determine student/family needs, make contacts with appropriate agencies/resources to address needs, follows through with parents and/or agencies to ensure services received, maintains documentation of services provided for students/families) · Assist in implementing site level educational programs and professional development for school personnel · Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical and emotional challenges which might be negatively impacting student’s success and provide support to mitigate barriers · Active member of school/district assigned subcommittees and crisis response team · Participate in department planning, and trainings regarding school related issues · Implement evidence informed, prevention programs and practices that teach positive behaviors, promote social emotional development, and ensure school climates conducive to learning. · Consult with school personnel regarding problems affecting students’ academic progress, behavior, and personal well-being as well as provide appropriate intervention and follow up · Provide direct services to students to address mental health concerns, conflict resolution, anger management and coping skills · Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics · Attend required SSP-ESSER program training and conduct required program activities, including implementation of social emotional learning strategies · Complies with State statutes, Board policies, and administrative procedures and implement responsibilities as recommended by the School Social Workers Association of America · Attend and participate in meetings which may occur beyond the staffs normally scheduled work day · Perform other related duties as assigned · Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as assigned by the School Principal and District Administration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school, or · Arizona Standard School Social Worker Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of school, district and community resources available for students and families · One year of successful social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework · Demonstrate knowledge of the Social Work Code of Ethics and School Social Work Standards and sensitivity to diverse cultures · Arizona State School Social Work Certification and/or Arizona Social Work License · Bilingual in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE:
· Possession or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license; · Required to pass a fingerprint clearance at Pima County Juvenile Detention Center and Pima County Adult Detention Center.
TO APPLY: Complete the Certified Position Application located at http://www.schools.pima.gov/careers and submit with requested documents by mail to 200 N. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701, email to HR-Schools@pima.gov or by fax to (520) 770-4209. For general questions about district benefits email HR-Schools@pima.gov