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! Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * 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 Interventions and Support).
• Serve on the School Crisis Intervention Team.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary.
• The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Work Environment:

• Indoor environment and ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities if required.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.
• Will have contact with students, staff and the public.

Organizational Relationships:

• The Social Worker reports to the Director of Exceptional Student Services.
• The Social Worker will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions.
• All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

Terms of Employment:

View Initial Wage Placement Plan Work Year: 9 Month/School year/196 day contract

Benefits:

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

For further information, contact Human Resources - 515-2760 or View email address on click.appcast.io

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.