CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

TITLE: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

Job Goal

To provide our students with the knowledge, skllls, and atittudes to become life-long learners and responsible citizens by providing services to students and families which strengthen home/school/community relationships and alleviate barriers to learning.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of school, district and community resources available for students and families
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Social Work Code of Ethics and School Social Work Standards and sensitivity to diverse cultures
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school
• One year of successful social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework
• Arizona State School Social Work Certification and/or Arizona Social Work License

Core Job Function

• Active member of school/district assigned subcommittees and crisis response team
• Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical and emotional challenges which might be negatively impacting students’ success and provide support to mitigate barriers
• Assist in implementing site level educational programs including Social Emotional Learning and professional development for school personnel
• Maintain secure record keeping
• Implement evidence informed, prevention programs and practices that teach positive behaviors, promote social emotional development, and ensure school climates conducive to learning.
• Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics
• Provide direct services to students to address mental health concerns, conflict resolution, anger management and coping skills
• Facilitate interventions to students and their families during crisis
• Use data to guide service delivery and to evaluate school social worker practice regularly to improve and expand services.
• Serve as a site-based liaison, facilitating referrals to community agencies to meet the needs of students and families
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Conduct school wide needs assessment to identify programing, groups and individuals in need of additional support.
• Attend and participate in meetings which may occur beyond the staff’s normally scheduled work day
• Consult with school personnel regarding problems affecting students’ academic progress, behavior, and personal well-being as well as provide appropriate intervention and follow up
• Participate in department planning, and trainings regarding school related issues
• In collaboration with school counseling staff, plan and conduct school activities related to mental health topics such as suicide prevention, self-harm and mental illness, substance abuse and other timely topics
• Provide direct intervention such as individual, group counseling, classroom lessons based on data collection

Core Values/Professional Qualities

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