School 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.
? 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.
? 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.
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