Social Worker

Description

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today. Additional information can be found at lemanacademy.com.

Job Description

The primary role of the Scholar Success Facilitator is to work with scholars, parents, and related social service agencies to help Leman scholars achieve academic success. Counsel scholars and serve as the scholars' advocates. Additional functions include that of consultant, resource person, and community liaison. The Social Worker is competent in the areas of social work, counseling, and consultation. He/she demonstrates the ability to use counseling theory and conducts himself/herself in accordance with district and school policies. He/she possesses comprehensive knowledge of the community's social service agencies.

***Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience

• Completed Application (Required)
• Master's degree in social work or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited graduate school of social work (ie. Family Counseling, Counseling, or Psychology)
• (1) years of employment as a school social worker and one (1) year of individual and group social work with children and families
• Must be knowledgeable about accessing community-based social services and resources
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
• Qualifications Preferred:
• 2 years prior social work experience working with elementary and/or middle school scholars
• Prior experience with community collaborations
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience with program development
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Social Worker License upon hire (Required)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance (Required)
• First Aid and CPR Certification (Required)

Services to Scholars:

• Counsels scholars whose behavior or school progress indicates the need for individual or small group support
• Provides crisis intervention
• Assists scholars with conflict resolution and anger management strategies
• Helps scholars develop appropriate social emotional interpersonal skills
• Assists scholars in understanding and accepting self and others
• Service to Families/Parents:
• Works with parents to facilitate support for their scholar's school adjustment
• Alleviating family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school & community
• Assisting parents to access programs available to scholars with special needs
• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
• Services to School Personnel:
• Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a scholar’s performance and behavior
• Assessing scholars with mental health concerns
• Developing staff in-service training programs
• Assisting teachers with behavior management
• Providing direct support to staff
• Collaborates with school based team to develop intervention strategies to increase academic success

School Community Liaison:

• Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet scholars' needs
• Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies
• Advocating for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families
• Helping the system respond effectively to each scholar's needs

Related Services:

• Participating in exceptional education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings
• Working with those problems in a scholar's living situation that affect the scholar’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community)
• Preparing a social or developmental history on a scholar with a disability
• Counseling (group, individual and/or family)
• Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the scholar to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
• Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies

Services to Schools and District:

• Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for scholar for exceptional children
• Developing alternative programs for at-risk scholars
• Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect
• Providing case management for scholars and families requiring multiple resources
• Mental and Physical Requirements
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team

*Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.