Social Worker - Student Prevention Coach - MDA

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: 

Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. The Social Worker/ Student Assistance Program (SAP) Coordinator provides a comprehensive, developmental,

prevention and intervention program for high school students. The prevention counselor works with students, parents and school staff to improve conditions on campus through the use of data and research-based practices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.    Assists with the implementation of staff training, parent education, diversion program and community programming.

2.    Assists with Leadership Team.

3.    SAP – Student Assistance Program Coordinator.

4.    Provides responsive services to students and families that may include assessment, individual short term or crisis intervention, at risk student small groups, home visitations, case management and advocacy.

5.    Interacts and communicates with school personnel, parents and the community to support student achievement and program success.

6.    Networks with community agencies to provide ATOD and mental health intervention referrals for at-risk students.

7.    Refers students, in consultation with their parents, to appropriate community resources.

8.    Uses district and counseling data to plan, implement and evaluate the prevention program.

9.    Uses appropriate and effective strategies and skills in teaching and facilitating prevention curriculum lessons in classrooms, small groups and with individual students.

10. Adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards.

11. Coordinates, conducts or participates in other activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school and district.

12. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

•     Master’s degree in social work.

•     Certified Substance Abuse Counseling preferred.

•     Teaching experience preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

·         None

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

·         Working with high school students;

·         Working with community programs;

·         Working in youth prevention and intervention;

·         Support group facilitator or leader;

·         Organization with good systems for record keeping and record retrieval;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 10pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE: 

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.