Social work assistant Empleos en Gilbert az

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 55+ DOE

Skyline Gila River is a campus with a family like feel, located in beautiful south Chandler. We are seeking to add talented and motivated Social Workers to our growing family of students and faculty. The primary role of the Social Worker is to identify and assist student, families and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning using assessment, counseling, consultation, and coordination of school and community resources. The Social Worker utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social and emotional competencies, and community systems to guide service delivery.

This position requires candidates to have knowledge of social services and programs available to meet a range of mental health, physical health, academic, and social service needs, as well asknowledge of state, local, and federal laws impacting the lives of students. Candidates must also have experience in crisis response and can conduct interventions within a broad range of settings, in a professional manner and with competency. Candidates must be able to work independently demonstrating persistence, self-motivation, and excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Candidates must work effectively within a multidisciplinary and School Safety Team (SSP), maintain appropriate boundaries, and serve as a liaison between school and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop school programs designed to reduce behavioral conflict, increase school attendance and improve social / emotional equity within the school.
• Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.
• Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
• Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery.
• Provide consultation to school personnel, parents / guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions,

and building school capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS