Social Worker, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

EdKey Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EdKey Inc. is seeking a School Social Worker for the Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ. The role connects student well-being with academics, delivering school social work services to students, families and staff.

Requirements include a Master’s in counseling or social work, at least 1 year of related experience, and Arizona LBSW/LMSW or ADE PreK-12 certificate, plus IVP clearance and a valid AZ driver’s license. Preferred: 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work.
• 1+ years of counseling or case worker experience.
• Arizona LBSW, LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Social Worker Certificate.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License by time of hire.
• Preferred: 3 years of counseling or social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students and agencies; act as liaison between teacher and student.
• Meet students one-on-one, in small groups, and in class settings to address social and emotional issues.
• Interpret student data to develop and implement supportive plans.
• Develop, monitor and adjust treatment or service plans as needed.
• Coordinate with faculty on training based on data from interventions.
• Provide consultation and coordinate resources to students, staff and parents.
• Utilize counseling techniques to meet student needs and plan training.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Job description

Social Worker, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

Job Category: Edkey

Requisition Number: COUNS004821

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

About the Position

School Social Workers act as the bridge between a student's personal well-being and their academic trajectory. Social Workers provide comprehensive school Social Work Services to students, parents and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience. They respond to referrals from School Administration, Parents, Teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing the unique community resources available at CFLA.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master's degree in counseling or social work

Experience

• 1+ years of counseling or case worker experience

Other Requirements

• Arizona LBSW, LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Social Worker Certificate
• Must possess the ability to hold/obtain a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess the ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver's License by the time of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years of counseling or social work experience

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members and intergovernmental agencies. Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student.

Meet with students in 1:1, small group, and class settings to address social and emotional issues that impact student learning. This position collaborates with teachers and administrators to provide training to faculty and staff based on data from student interventions and evaluation of programs.

• Interprets student data for the purpose of developing and implementing supportive plans for individual students.
• Develop, monitor and adjust treatment or service plans as needed.
• Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative guidelines.
• Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff and parents.
• Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs.
• Plans appropriate training relevant to social/ emotional health for faculty, staff and students.
• Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate administration of state mandated tests and other assessments.
• Assume a leadership role as designated.
• Maintain professional responsibilities.
• Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special meetings, and parent-teacher conferences, as needed.
• Assist in collection of data for Federal and State program reporting.
• Attend professional development workshops in job related areas.
• Seek community resources to assist with special projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Masters Degree

IVP

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