About this opportunity
Cuba Independent Schools lists this HS Social Worker opportunity in cuba, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
12/2/2025
Location:
Cuba High School
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED POSITION: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
SUPERVISOR: Principal
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The School Social Worker will develop and implement a school programs focused on the physical, social, intellectual and vocational growth of each student. Other duties may be assigned.
Training and Licensure:
School Social Workers are educated at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The areas of training include social work and educational topics: consultation
policy
diversity populations
at risk
practice
professional ethics
research
social and economic justice
family and community systems
social work theory and practice
group processes and leadership skills
human behavior and development
Licensure of School Social New Mexico PED.
Supervision and Evaluation:
School Principal
Direct Services with Families/Communities:
The School Social Worker employs appropriate social work methods to assure students' positive academic and social outcomes.
School Social Workers: Promote parental involvement in the schools
Promote parental involvement in school conferences
Promote parental responsibility for regular school attendance
Conduct home visits
Conduct family needs assessments
Promote safe, caring, and drug free schools
Empowerment of/advocacy for families
Provide culturally competent services
Provide appropriate services/referrals for homeless families
Provide crisis intervention services
Refer to community agencies
Facilitate parent groups
Parenting skills
Substance abuse awareness
Special needs children
Child abuse prevention
Appropriate discipline
Assist families with the interpretation of school policies and procedures
Collaborate with community agencies
Collaborate with support personnel within the school
Participate in case conferences with other school specialists
Participate in the identification and resolution of school-wide/community needs
Interpret the School Social Work role to the community
Serve as a liaison between the school/family/community
Participate in referrals and case management of students/families involved in the court system
Serve on school-based committee meetings
Serve on community interagency teams and other task force teams relevant to School Social Work (Child Fatality Team, Child Protection Team
Serve on the school Crisis Team to promote a safe school environment
Promote a safe, caring, and drug free school environment
Program Planning and Evaluation:
The School Social Worker facilitates, participates in, and provides input for system wide, school based, and departmental program planning, evaluation, and development of policies. .
School Social Workers: Conduct individual and/or system-wide surveys to assess the school and/or community needs
Implement appropriate programs, groups and initiatives to target at-risk populations (according to the assessment)
Plan individual school and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school climate
Collaborate with community agencies to coordinate services within the school system
Advocacy:
The School Social Worker operates as an advocate with all community populations utilizing skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family.
School Social Workers: Facilitate the implementation of federal and state education regulations
Address child abuse and neglect, due process, and liability issues
Advocate for school environments to operate in the best interests of children
Encourage parents to be actively involved in their children's educational experiences
Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers code of ethical behavior and professional practice.(see attachment)
The School Social Workers: Adhere to the values and ethics of the social work profession and use the NASW Standards for School Social Work Services and Code of Ethics as guides in decision-making model professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students, families, and the school community. When necessary and appropriate, actively seek the supervision of a school social work supervisor or another School Social Work professional
Keep abreast of current community resources and determine how these resources may be beneficial to the student, her/his family, and the family's involvement in the academic process
Understand, and practice in accordance with, federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families; such as, child protection/child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy
Consult with school personnel to encourage compliance with laws, statutes, and policies
Assume responsibility for her/his own continued professional development
With support from the LEA, maintain professional materials for professional growth and development; including periodicals, books, and software
Practice professional renewal through a variety of means; such as, attending regional and national conferences, participating in professional organizations, and remaining abreast of current research and literature
Expand and exchange knowledge through consultation with coordinators, specialists, psychologists, counselors, and other colleagues
Contribute to the development of the profession by educating and supervising social work interns
Evaluate, interpret, and perform research with specific application to student, family, and community issues
Develop and maintain skills that increase the social worker's initiative and effectiveness in working in school settings
Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation
Maintain a statistical, demographic breakdown of current caseload
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) reaching, squatting, kneeling, and
moving light furniture may be required.
SAFETY AND HEALTH:
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED:
Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multi-media
equipment including current technology.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Worksite address
cuba, NM, 87013, US
Who can apply
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