School Social Worker na Sulphur Springs Union School District

DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. 1. Possess an extensive knowledge of a variety of forms of intervention and prevention models for both individuals and group settings. 2. Maintain ongoing case load of “at-risk” students from all school sites. 3. Foster healthy families through community and school programming, including, but not limited to: parent education and community service. 4. Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies to help foster better learning and support for the students of Sulphur Springs Union School District (SSUSD) and their families. 5. Perform initial intake screening; assess need and urgency of response; determine services and potential need for referral to other service providers; monitor delivery of treatment and social services. 6. Link students and parents to mental health, medical and social services; including food, clothing, and shoes. 7. Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed. 8. Consistently and routinely update case files for students under their caseload. 9. Support the SARB process, when appropriate, to assist in the prevention and remediation of attendance problems. 10. Oversee the monitoring of students with serious attendance problems and assist in follow-up by phone, email, letters, atten

Must provide a letter of introduction/intent, current resume, 3 letters of recommendation (dated within the last year), copy of transcripts, and current credential.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a position performing pupil personnel services and/or related functions in a school setting (such as School Counselor, Social Worker, or related occupation) preferred. Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required. Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential with a specialization in School Social Work required. Child Welfare Attendance (CWA) certification preferred. A valid license as a clinical social worker (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) OR proof of submission of all requirements for registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) upon date of hire required. Must remain in good standing with the BBS. Word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management skills are required, along with possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Bilingual highly preferred.

+medical benefits, with full family plan within the cap, dental, vision and life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills: • Organizational structure of educational systems. • All applicable laws, regulations and policies related to students. • Principles, practices, trends, goals, and objectives of public education, particularly as they apply to school social work and child welfare and attendance. • Legal mandates, policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to student attendance. • Homeless Education, Foster Youth Services, and At-risk students. • Socio-economic and psychological social behavior affecting individual behavior, social functioning and behavioral abnormalities. • Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice. • Foundations of school psychology • Networking with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children. • Understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems. • Techniques for dealing with individuals from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds including those with emotional problems. • SIS Program; student searches, log entries, and attendance reports.