School Social Worker

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Tucson is seeking a Social Worker to assist Licensed Clinical Social Workers in providing support services to students and their families. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and have strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining case files, and participating in team meetings. Candidates with a Master's degree or current LCSW license are preferred. Flexible working hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health.
• Dependable mode of transportation for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with daily tasks.
• Provide material supportive services to students and families.
• Conduct student assessments and maintain case files.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Ability to support a variety of students' behavioral needs

Ability to work well with a team

Multitasking

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

The Social Worker assists a Licensed Clinical or other Social Worker with their daily tasks to include providing material supportive services to students and their families in order to achieve maximum functioning and promote student achievement. As needed other duties may include but not limited to student assessments, maintenance of student case files, participation in multidisciplinary or IEP team meetings and weekly supervisory sessions. Serves as an integral part of a problem-solving team at the building level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Social Worker - Bachelor's

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
• Ability to support a variety of students behavioral needs
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to work well with a team and multitask
• Ability to manage time and problem-solve
• Availability to work flexible hours, as needed

Social Worker - Master's

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
• Dependable mode of transportation
• Availability to work flexible hours as needed

Social Worker - LCSW

• Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
• Dependable mode of transportation
• Availability to work flexible hours as needed

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in a school setting and typically assigned to a district region.
• Experience working with diverse or underprivileged populations.
• Master’s degree in Social Work

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:

This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration. If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact [e-mail].

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.