About this opportunity
Isaac School District #5 lists this Social Worker opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker
Location: Multiple Sites
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
Makes home visits, in consultation with site administrators, to extend support to students and families
Fosters and maintains positive work relations with community partners
Serves as liaison with outside agencies as DCS and Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department as it relates to mandatory reporting and ISD's district truancy diversion program (C.U.T.S.)
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
Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics and SSWAA ethical guidelines
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
Salary: Certified Salary Schedule
Terms of Employment: 9 mos. Closing Date: Open Until Filled Dependent Upon Grant Funding
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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