Social Worker

Leona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools are more than teams of effective educators we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives. Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success. Are you a passionate educator ready to find your place on our dedicated team? Join our team of educators at one of our unique campuses across Arizona and decide where you will make a difference!

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The primary focus of the school social worker is to assist students whose emotional/ social problems interfere with their ability to obtain maximum benefit from the educational program. The social worker may also act as a liaison between parents/ guardians, school, and public or private agencies responsible for student care and services in order to assist parents in taking advantage of services available in the school and community. Serve as a mentor to less experienced Social Workers; serve on Leona-wide crisis response teams to provide support to other schools in the event of major incidents of crisis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Implement a social work program aligned with the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) national model in the areas of academic, college and career, and social-emotional development.
• 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 and District policy.
• Adhere to state and District mandating reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns.
• Ensure that students and their families are provided timely communication and services, within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
• Attend required program training and conduct required program activities, including implementation of social emotional learning strategies.
• Liaison between students and outside social services
• Promote college readiness through education and training.
• Assist with college applications, scholarships, PSAT/SAT/ACT registration
• Host college and career fairs on campus.
• Host Financial Aid workshops.
• Serve as a point of contact with any outside entity wanting to offer any post high school opportunities.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• 1-3 years school social work experience or the equivalent, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and implement meaningful and effective guidance and social work activities.
• Excellent skills in project planning and in coordinating multiple short- and long-term projects.
• Evidence of successful experience in student/parent relations.
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.