Role OverviewAs a School Social Worker, you'll work closely with school leadership, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners to provide direct support to students while helping lead school-wide prevention and intervention efforts. You'll provide individual and small-group counseling for students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, conduct student assessments, and develop intervention strategies that promote student well-being and academic success.
What You Will Do
Provide individual and small-group counseling, conduct student assessments, develop intervention strategies, collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners, connect students and families with behavioral health providers and community resources, respond to student crises, and serve as an active member of the School Safety Program Team.
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you're passionate about helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. You'll enjoy meaningful, mission-driven work that positively impacts students and families, a collaborative and supportive school leadership team, the opportunity to build lasting relationships with students, and the ability to influence school climate and student success.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
- Arizona Department of Education School Social Worker (PreK-12) certification, or the ability to obtain certification
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of school-based mental health practices, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and behavioral support strategies
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and community partners
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions that increase with years of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare discounts through KinderCare
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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