Social Worker- East Campus -26/27 SY

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Scholar Success Facilitator. This role focuses on helping scholars achieve academic success by working closely with students, families, and social service agencies. Candidates should have a Master's degree in social work and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position involves counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborating with staff to support scholars' needs. A valid Arizona Social Worker License is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must be competent in social work and counseling.
• 1 year of employment as a school social worker.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community social service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Counsels scholars to support their school progress.
• Provides crisis intervention to students.
• Assists with conflict resolution strategies.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Consultation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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 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. The Social Worker counsels scholars, serves as their advocate, and functions as a consultant, resource person, and community liaison. Candidates must be competent in social work, counseling, and consultation, able to apply counseling theory, and conduct themselves in accordance with district and school policies. They must possess comprehensive knowledge of community social service agencies.

Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience

• Completed Application (Required)
• Master’s degree in social work or an equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited graduate school of social work (e.g., Family Counseling, Counseling, or Psychology)
• At least 1 year of employment as a school social worker and 1 year of individual and group social work with children and families
• Knowledgeable about accessing community-based social services and resources
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of School Social Work; 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
• Alleviates family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school and community
• Assists parents to access programs available to scholars with special needs
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources

Services to School Personnel

• Provides staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a scholar’s performance and behavior
• Assesses scholars with mental health concerns
• Develops staff in‑service training programs
• Assists teachers with behavior management
• Provides direct support to staff
• Collaborates with the school-based team to develop intervention strategies to increase academic success

School Community Liaison

• Obtains and coordinates community resources to meet scholars' needs
• Helps school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies
• Advocates for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of students and families
• Helps the system respond effectively to each scholar's needs

Related Services

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

Services to Schools and District

• Assists in developing and implementing educational programs for scholars for exceptional children
• Develops alternative programs for at-risk scholars
• Identifies and reports child abuse and neglect
• Provides 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 Americans 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.