East Side Union High School District
Job Title: School Social Worker
Description of basic functions and responsibilities
Under the direction of the principal, associate principal or designee, the School Social Worker is expected to use a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to collaborate with all stakeholders in building a coherent system of coordinated supportive services that promotes student wellness and school success.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains a wellness center schedule that includes drop-in hours, Community Based Organizations, interns, and other staffing and services that operate at the school site and/or Wellness Center to ensure consistent presence in the Wellness Center
Facilitates and/or participates in school multi-disciplinary teams
Tracks and monitors student referrals
Coordinates and provides 1:1 counseling, support/empowerment groups, wellness services, crisis intervention, and linkages to community resources
Performs risk assessments as needed and provide necessary follow-up
Provides case management for Foster Youth, McKinney Vento Students, Court-impacted students
In collaboration with current student-led council/committees (i.e.: school site council, equity advisory council, student governing board) obtains student input/voice on the implementation of mental health and wellness services
Meets all field instructor responsibilities for supervising interns, provide supervision and direction to BSW, MSW and MFT level interns
Provides training and workshops for students, families, and staff in the areas of mental health & wellness (i.e. Trauma informed practices, Restorative Justice Practices, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, etc.)
Provides parents/guardians with guidance and education on addressing significant physical, emotional and psychological developmental changes in students
Works collaboratively with staff and partners to advance student success and close equity gaps with the goal of reducing chronic absenteeism and reducing suspension/expulsion rates
Participates as members of Special Education Teams, Student Study Teams, attendance related meetings (SARB/ARC), Student Success Team meetings and other school/district-based leadership teams as appropriate
Coordinates school-wide events and campaigns with students to develop a positive school climate and culture
In collaboration with the administrative team, identifies and develops supportive activities to address situations adversely affecting the behavioral, socio-emotional, and academic development of the students
Maintains records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements, including but not limited to case management record
Maintains confidentiality of information for the purpose of meeting privacy requirements
Prepares reports, documents, and other written materials
Documents students seen and activities performed using case management software
Monitors student utilization data for Wellness providers (specifically CBOs)
Completes the appropriate documents for billing
Other duties as assigned
Employment Standards
Knowledge of Equity and culturally relevant best practices and competencies
Ability to stay calm under pressure, multi-task, and oversee day-to-day Wellness Center flow and triage of high school students
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, for a variety of audiences (e.g. parents, students, staff, and community partners)
Knowledge of Trauma-informed care and ability to work with diverse populations
Demonstrate ability to take initiative and provide self-directed leadership within the Wellness Center
Ability to integrate self and services in the school community
Ability to work effectively with administrators and other staff
Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing scope of work
Knowledge of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students
Knowledge of counseling theory, ethics and associated legal confidentiality requirements
Knowledge of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of District Students
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work
Preferred Qualifications
Hold a valid License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Possess at least two years of post MSW social work field instruction experience
Bilingual preferred
04/28/2022 Bd Mtg. Appvd Rev