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Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Student Services, the Student Services Social Worker provides districtwide leadership, consultation, and professional expertise in the implementation of Student Services programs that support educational access, educational stability, and student well-being. The position serves as the district's lead social work professional and provides consultation, systems coordination, program development, and direct intervention for students and families experiencing complex attendance, housing, child welfare, and educational stability challenges.

The Student Services Social Worker leads district implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education and Foster Care programs, develops district procedures, provides professional learning, builds the capacity of school staff, and facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. The position partners with schools, families, district departments, Tribal governments, and community organizations while providing direct social work services for students requiring intensive educational support.

District Support & Professional Consultation

• Serve as the district's lead social work professional and subject matter expert on educational stability, attendance, foster care, and complex student supports.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to administrators, counselors, attendance teams, registrars, and Student Services staff.
• Develop district procedures, guidance documents, and best practices.
• Build staff capacity through coaching, consultation, and professional learning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary planning and MTSS implementation.

McKinney-Vento Program Support

• Lead district implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Interpret federal and state requirements regarding eligibility, educational stability, dispute resolution, and compliance.
• Provide consultation on complex eligibility determinations and student situations.
• Develop district guidance, procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor compliance, analyze districtwide data, and recommend program improvements.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator regarding unaccompanied youth while providing direct intervention for students and families experiencing complex housing instability.

Foster Care Program Support

• Serve as the district lead for ESSA Foster Care implementation.
• Lead Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings with DCYF, caregivers, educational decision makers, transportation staff, attorneys, CASA volunteers, and school personnel.
• Coordinate educational stability planning and transportation.
• Develop procedures, provide staff training, and monitor compliance and program outcomes.

Complex Student & Family Support

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and coordinate wraparound educational supports.
• Conduct home visits as appropriate to support educational access and stability.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and public agencies.
• Assist schools in resolving complex attendance, enrollment, and educational stability concerns.

Professional Learning & Capacity Building

• Design and deliver districtwide professional development related to McKinney-Vento, Foster Care, educational stability, and student support systems.
• Develop training resources and mentor district staff.

Community Systems Leadership

• Lead collaboration with DCYF, housing agencies, Tribal organizations, juvenile courts, and community partners.
• Represent the district on regional and state collaborative groups.

Program Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate program effectiveness using district data.
• Support grants, strategic planning, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for district leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Washington State social work licensure (or eligibility consistent with district requirements).
• Minimum three years of experience in school social work, child welfare, Foster Care, McKinney-Vento implementation, or related field.
• Experience providing professional development, systems consultation, and interagency collaboration preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Coaching and mentoring
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive
• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide adult-focused training and professional development that leads to improved practice.
• Ability to proficiently keyboard, utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software; navigate the internet; and operate email applications
• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to remain flexible and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to write appropriately for multiple audiences and purposes. Skill in public speaking and making presentations.
• Ability to provide instructive direction in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas, to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, to work effectively under pressure, maintain a high level of productivity, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to file materials accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and procedure development.
• Knowledge and ability to use the following office equipment, computer, telephone, copier, fax and calculator.
• Knowledge of bargaining unit contracts.
• Knowledge of Social Work, McKinney-Vento, Foster Care laws and trends at the local, state, and national levels
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating programs, activities, and events.

Certification and Licenses

• Current Valid Washington State Social Worker License in good standing.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
• Successful fingerprint and background check.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous social work in a public school district setting.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a regular office and school environments. Travel to and between school sites is necessary. Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms, and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. The ability to speak and see clearly; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; lift 35 pounds; and bend, twist, walk, and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all required. The position may require evening meetings and participation in multidisciplinary planning to support students and families. Exposure to normal levels of office dust, VDT screens, and office machines and their required chemicals are part of the job.

FLSA: - Exempt - AFFLIATION: - Non-represented

JOB CLASS: - Professional - WORK YEAR: - 260

**Shifts are subject to change

Conditions of Employment

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available