Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a Master or advanced degree in Social Work Arizona State Department of Education School Social Worker Certification Experience in multicultural-multilingual school setting is preferred Knowledge of community resources within the district boundaries is preferred Social Work experience is preferred RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates preventative and intervention services. Keeps sufficient records of cases in compliance with FERPA and state requirements for use by school staff members and outside agencies when appropriate. Provides social work case management to students and families within the context of cultural understanding and competence. Consults with parents and other stakeholders to increase access to appropriate resources and services available to minimize risk factors. Identifies and mobilizes a continuum of resources to meet the school community's needs Serves as a liaison between home and school when considerable follow-up is necessary with community agencies. Makes home visits, in consultation with site administrators, to extend support to students and families Fosters and maintains positive work relations with community partners. Serves as liaison with such outside agencies as DCS and Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department as it relates to mandatory reporting and ISD's district truancy diversion program (C.U.T.S.) Maintains working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pursuant to serving children experiencing homelessness and foster care placements to maximize educational rights. Conducts multi-tiered school needs assessment for individual students, groups of students, and school-wide support to improve the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes of students. Assists students directly toward adjustment to school including, but not limited to, small group counseling, one-to-one support, and classroom visits. Provides programs and direct services that foster social and emotional competence. Provides support when responding to self-harm, crisis and threat assessment procedures. Participates in monthly School Safety Assessment Prevention Team meetings and other team meetings or committees. Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethic's and SSWAA ethical guidelines Advocates for policies, programs, and services that respect diversity, address individual needs, and support the inherent dignity and worth of all students, families, and school personnel Other duties as assigned. Certified Salary Schedule 9 mos. Dependent Upon Grant Funding #J-18808-Ljbffr