Social Worker (Site to be Determined)

Young World Physical Education; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth support organization is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide essential services and resources to students and families. The role involves counseling, coordinating services, and helping families access community resources. A master's degree in social work or counseling is required, along with state certification. This position also offers a telecommute option, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility while supporting student well-being.

Qualifications

• State certified/licensed.
• Three years of experience in an environment with children, preferably in schools.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and resources to students and families.
• Counsel students and families on various issues to promote well-being.
• Coordinate internal and external services for students and families.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Counseling

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Positive discipline methods

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Social Worker (Site to be Determined)

Job ID: 5647656

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: Social Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide supportive services and resources for students and families in overcoming barriers to learning; to promote positive working relationships among and between staff, families, and other agencies; and to coordinate internal and external services to students and families.

Principle Duties (essential functions)

• Counsels students and families on topics such as problem solving skills, parenting skills, substance abuse, family violence, teenage pregnancy, and other related topics
• Provides information to facilitate the family’s use of community resources for meeting housing, clothing, nutritional, and health needs
• Provides short‑term crisis intervention to students, staff, and families
• Assists with coordination of activities and programs for homeless and migrant families
• Assists families with understanding their children’s needs and the resources available within the school and community
• Helps students overcome barriers to school attendance and achievement
• Assists students and their families with exploring alternative educational programs and career options
• Serves as a liaison between schools and local high schools to support student transitions
• Assists teachers and staff with program implementation (eg: Kids At Hope, peer mediation, bully prevention, ECAP, tobacco prevention)
• Maintains records of counseling and consulting contacts
• Cooperates with outside agencies and other student support services personnel within the District, as applicable
• Makes home visits as needed, in consultation with supervisor
• Serves as a liaison between homes and schools
• Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school
• Seeks grants for resources and services for students and families
• Attends staff and district meetings, as required
• Performs other duties as may be assigned
• Telecommute option as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Solving problems and resolving conflicts
• Counseling and advising parents, students, and staff
• Using computer and related software
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Monitoring safety procedures
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor and public to exchange information and receive direction
• Evaluation, mentoring, and training methods
• Arizona State Law and District policies and procedures
• Human growth and development
• Federal, state and district financial budgeting regulations, processes and procedures
• Effective discipline methods
• Positive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents and community
• Knowledge of Special Education requirements and regulations

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently is required to sit, occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, control, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Preferred Qualifications

State certified/licensed

Three years of experience working in an environment with children (school experience preferred)

Ability to perform each essential duty successfully

Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities

Fluent in Spanish

Required License/Certification

A master’s degree in social work or counseling is required. Social worker certification through ADE. Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License.

Terms of Employment

Ten, eleven or twelve month contract. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Categories

Student Services > Social Worker