We are seeking a School Social Worker to provide support to various school sites within the region. The role will involve working with students to support their growth and development, as well as collaborating with site administration and student support team members. The position requires a Masters' degree in Social Work, a valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential with Specialization in School Social Work, and experience in providing case management and facilitating support groups.
Requirements
- Identify and assess academic barriers through exploration of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school staff on behavioral-emotional environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
- Provide one-on-one brief solution-focused individual and group counseling services to students
- Assist in the coordination and delivery of school based therapeutic support services
- Conduct workshops, social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students
- Serve as a school site crisis intervention team member
- Provide staff development in the areas of behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
- Assist in development of community awareness and partnerships
- Collaborate with School Counseling team, to meet the needs of identified foster/non-traditional housing youth and other at-promise student sub-groups
- Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of psycho-educational workshops
- Collaborate with county social workers, probation officers, case managers and/or service providers to ensure student success
- Serve as preceptor for Social Worker Internships
- Support School Counseling events, activities, and initiatives
- Attend meetings and professional development activities as required
- Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
