School Social Worker: Student & Family Success Advocate

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced, full-time School Social Worker to support a campus for the 2023-2024 school year. The role focuses on counseling students and families, conducting screenings, and collaborating with staff to promote academic success.

You will participate in IEP processes to determine eligibility for services and develop appropriate programming. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, a Pupil Personnel Credential in social work, and a valid

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the school and the family.
• Confer with school personnel to provide home-related information for student support.
• Assist with attendance-related matters and student welfare.
• Maintain case records and documentation.
• Participate on the Child Study Committee, Eligibility Committee, and Crisis Intervention Team to support individual needs.
• Refer students and families to community resources as appropriate.

Skills

Counseling

Family engagement

School liaison

IEP team participation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced, full-time School Social Worker to support a campus for the 2023-2024 school year. The role focuses on counseling students and families, conducting screenings, and collaborating with staff to promote academic success.

You will participate in IEP processes to determine eligibility for services and develop appropriate programming. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, a Pupil Personnel Credential in social work, and a valid