Social Worker, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

POSITION OVERVIEWAbout the Position

School Social Workers act as the bridge between a student's personal well-being and their academic trajectory. Social Workers provide comprehensive school Social Work Services to students, parents and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience. They respond to referrals from School Administration, Parents, Teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing the unique community resources available at CFLA.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Experience

• 1+ years of counseling or case worker experience

Other Requirements

• Arizona LBSW, LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Social Worker Certificate

• Must possess the ability to hold/obtain a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card.

• Must possess the ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License by the time of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years of counseling or social work experience

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members and intergovernmental agencies. Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student.

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Meet with students in 1:1, small group, and class settings to address social and emotional issues that impact student learning. This position collaborates with teachers and administrators to provide training to faculty and staff based on data from student interventions and evaluation of programs.

• Interprets student data for the purpose of developing and implementing supportive plans for individual students.

• Develop, monitor and adjust treatment or service plans as needed.

• Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative guidelines.

• Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff and parents.

• Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs.

• Participate in program development.

• Plans appropriate training relevant to social/ emotional health for faculty, staff and students.

• Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies.

• Coordinate administration of state mandated tests and other assessments.

• Assume a leadership role as designated.

• Maintain professional responsibilities.

• Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special meetings, and parent-teacher conferences, as needed.

• Assist in collection of data for Federal and State program reporting.

• Attend professional development workshops in job related areas.

• Seek community resources to assist with special projects.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.