Social Worker - Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Social Worker will provide services to students and families which strengthen home/school/community relationships and alleviate barriers to learning.   

JOB GOAL: To support the mission of the district goals, procedures, and policies in the best interest of the student by professionally carrying out assigned duties and participating in the improvement and refinement of related areas. Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional delivery and provide the necessary and sufficient feedback for educators to advance. Coordinate program resources to promote the educational development of each student.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school.
• Arizona State School Social Work Certification (ADE).
• One year of successful social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must have a valid Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Educator).
• Knowledge of school, district and community resources available for students and families.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Adheres to the District vision, mission, core values and goals in collaboration with staff.
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding service to students and families.
• Demonstrates a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a site-based liaison, facilitating referrals to community agencies to meet the needs of students and families.
• Conduct school wide needs assessment to identify programming, groups and individuals in need of additional support.
• Provide direct intervention such as individual, group counseling, classroom lessons based on data collection
• Use data to guide service delivery and to evaluate school social worker practice regularly to improve and expand services.
• Assist in implementing site level educational programs including Social Emotional Learning and professional development for school personnel.
• Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical and emotional challenges which might be negatively impacting students’ success and provide support to mitigate barriers.
• Serve as an 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.
• In collaboration with school counseling staff, plan and conduct school activities related to mental health topics such as suicide prevention, self-harm and mental illness, substance abuse and other timely topics.
• 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.
• Facilitate interventions to students and their families during crisis.
• Make home visits as necessary to assist students and families.
• Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics.
• Maintain secure record keeping.
• Attend and participate in meetings which may occur beyond the staff’s normally scheduled work day
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or superintendent.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.

COMMENTS:

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor.