School Social Worker

Skyline Prep South Phoenix is a PK-12 campus in Phoenix, Arizona located near the base of South Mountain. We are seeking to add a talented and motivated School Social Worker to our growing family of students and faculty.  The primary role of the School Social Worker is to identify and assist students, families and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning using assessments, counseling, consultations, and coordination of school and community resources. The School Social Worker utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community systems to guide service delivery.  This is a 12 month position with 4 weeks off during the school year, PTO for sick leave, additional vacation in summer and great benefits.

This position requires candidates to have knowledge of social services and programs available to meet a range of mental health, physical health, academic, and social service needs, as well as knowledge of state, local, and federal laws impacting the lives of students. Candidates must also have experience in crisis response and can conduct interventions within a broad range of settings, in a professional manner and with competency. Candidates must be able to work independently demonstrating persistence, self-motivation, and excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Candidates must work effectively within a multidisciplinary and School Safety Team (SSP),

maintain appropriate boundaries, and serve as a liaison between school and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop school programs designed to reduce behavioral conflict, increase school attendance and improve social/emotional equity within the school.
• Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.
• Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
• Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery.
• Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions and building school capacity.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.
• Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.
• Demonstrate the use of evidence informed practices in their interventions.
• Utilize data in assessing needs of, planning interventions for individual students, groups, and/or whole school population.
• Maintain accurate, complete and punctual records, as well as safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of information as required by law, District policy, and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethics of the individual’s professional code of ethics.
• Meet the minimum professional development requirements as set forth by the licensing board.
• Adhere to state and District mandating reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns.
• Ensure that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
• Utilize evidence-informed practices, skills, and techniques that reflect the understanding of the role of culture in the helping process.
• Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.
• Assist in other related work as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Social Work (Provide official transcripts documenting a Master's or more advanced degree and all applicable coursework).
• School Social Worker Certificate in the State of Arizona or ability to obtain one based on experience is a requirement.
• Experience: Completion of one year of full-time experience as a social worker in a setting which primarily serves students in preschool through grade 12 OR a practicum in which completion of at least six (6) semester hours in Social Work in a school setting were completed through an accredited institution.  A verification letter from a university department chair or designee will be required if the official transcript does not document that the six (6) semester hour social work practicum was in a school setting.
• Valid AZDPS Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.
• If you have a current out of state Social Worker certification, the Arizona Department of Education does offer reciprocity.  Please see the department of education for more information. https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/reciprocity