Social Worker 26-27 SY

Young World Physical Education; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a full-time Social Worker at Bloomfield High School in New Mexico. The successful candidate will address the psychological and social well-being of students, facilitating communication and connection between home and school.

The role includes providing individual and group interventions, advocating for students and families, and collaborating with staff to address attendance and behavioral issues. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in social work and a valid New Mexico Social Worker license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work required.
• Valid State Of New Mexico Social Worker license needed.
• Experience in counseling and behavioral assessment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling in family, group or individual settings.
• Identify students' needs in the school setting.
• Develop behavioral intervention plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Counseling

Behavioral assessment

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Valid State Of New Mexico Social Worker license

Job description

Social Worker 26-27 SY

Bloomfield NM Bloomfield High School - Bloomfield, New Mexico

Job Details

Job ID: 5743813

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Job Description:

The school social worker will address the psychological and social well-being of students. The social worker will facilitate communication and connection between home and school, working to remove barriers to educational success. Within the community, the social worker will help families obtain needed services. In the school setting, the social worker will provide individual and group intervention to children who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral issues which interfere with academic progress; will collaborate with truancy workers, teachers, parents and school staff to address attendance problems as well.

The social worker will participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required and will participate in problem solving throughout the prevention and intervention process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in social work; valid State Of New Mexico Social Worker license and a valid license as a Social Worker as established by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide counseling in family, group or individual settings;
• Aids in the identification of students needs in the school setting;
• Conduct functional behavioral assessment and develop behavioral intervention plans;
• Interprets students social/emotional needs to appropriate school personnel;
• Collaboration in student assistance teams;
• Serve as an advocate for students and their families;
• Maintain a current knowledge of community resources;
• Utilize the services of various community agencies;
• Complies with all documentation and reporting procedures as required;
• Participates in in-service programs as required;
• Serve as a member of the district crisis team;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Full-Time

Contact Information

• Desiraye Benavidez , Director
• Bloomfield High School
• Email: [e-mail]