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Isaac School District

Social Worker

Phoenix, AZ

Student Support Services/Social Worker Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: All Sites Date Available ... Serves as liaison with such outside agencies as DCS and Maricopa County Juvenile Probation ...

Isaac School District

Social Worker

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Student Support Services/Social Worker Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: All Sites Date Available ... Serves as liaison with such outside agencies as DCS and Maricopa County Juvenile Probation ...

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School Social Worker

Detroit, MI · On-site

$52K - $71K/yr

At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to providing all students with the ... The School Social Worker will provide comprehensive social work services to students, families, and ...

Detroit Community Schools

School Social Worker

Detroit, MI · On-site

$52K - $71K/yr

At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to providing all students with the ... The School Social Worker will provide comprehensive social work services to students, families, and ...

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Social Worker

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... with DCS, Police jurisdictions, and other governmental authorities; ability to advocate with ... Transplant social workers receive ongoing education in the field of transplantation. 4. ...

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Social Worker

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... with DCS, Police jurisdictions, and other governmental authorities; ability to advocate with ... Transplant social workers receive ongoing education in the field of transplantation. 4. ...

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Social Worker

Phoenix, AZ

Isaac School District
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Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
5/1/2025

Location:
All Sites

Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year 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 such 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

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