School Social Worker (2022-23)

School Social Worker (District Wide)

1.0 FTE/Permanent 

Bilingual and biliterate candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $40,415 - $78,875

Supervisor: Director of K-8 Curriculum, Director of 9-12 Curriculum, and Special Services Director

Position will be posted until January 19th, 2023. 

Summary: The primary responsibility is to act as liaison, consultant, organizer, and key team member with the schools, district, and the community in the integration of services, procedures, and protocols to support children and their families with crisis intervention needs and strategies. This position is school based and is responsible for helping students develop appropriate social interaction skills, crisis intervention tools and positive behavior intervention strategies. 

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in social work , completed at least 50% of the requirements stated by the Oregon Board of Social Work or hold a Social Work license issued by the Oregon Board of Social Work.
• Experience in working with agencies who provide therapeutic interventions with children and families. 
• Experience in working with school personnel and/or in school settings. 
• Experience with creating and positively supporting/maintaining systems of change. 
• Computer experience and basic computer fluency. 
• An ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse populations. 
• Flexibility in assigned work hours. 
• A commitment to public health approaches, community collaboration, and client empowerment. 
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support the communication and utilization of wrap-around services for students. 
• Provide technical support to schools and communities with risk assessment, social emotional skills, drug and alcohol prevention, suicide and violence prevention, mental health services, interventions, referrals, programming and concerns. 
• Support students, families, and schools by coordinating with counseling agencies, caseworkers, probation officers, community and support services, etc. Work with other agencies to share information and coordinate services. 
• Coordinate prevention activities with District and community teams focused on engagement and empowerment of students and families. Work cooperatively with the District and community on prevention media campaigns. 
• Coordinate collaborative activities for mental health awareness with mental health community partners and schools. 
• Assist the District and schools in identifying gaps in services.
• Gather necessary data and reporting to ensure for accurate outcome based program evaluation. 

 To comply with the Temporary Administrative Rule of the Oregon Health Authority, and comply with the requirements of OAR 333.019.1030, all public and private school teachers, staff, contractors and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or file a medical or religious exemption on the approved OHA form. 

Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at the Three Rivers District Office at 541-862-3111.

Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.

Funding for all positions for the 2022-2023 school year is subject to school funding.