Adoption Caseworker

Professional: Non-Teaching/Social Worker
Exceptional Student Services Department
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
Master's Degree in Social Work

• 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

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• 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.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. A School Social Worker plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to students, families, and educators. and helping students succeed academically and personally. This position works closely with the school community to identify and assess unique challenges that students face, develop intervention strategies, and connect students with external resources as needed.

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.
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.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support).
Serve on the School Crisis Intervention Team.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Indoor environment and ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities if required. 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. 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.
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.