Social Worker

Social Worker

Req No: 2022-14247
Category: Research/Project
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $5,200 - $6,100/mo
Close Date: 8/15/2022

Overview
Under general supervision performs the more difficult professional casework services; provide specialized services; provide consultation services to subordinates, graduate students and other staff.

We are looking for a dynamic social worker with a desire to work with children and families at Rosa Parks Elementary School (RPE), which is located in the vibrant community of City Heights. Join us in supporting the students of RPE to maximize their educational attainment and their life outcomes. We utilize a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to support both the students and their parents. SEL requires a two-generation approach, so you will have the opportunity to work with both the students and their families.

The Rosa Parks Elementary School social worker (MSW) coordinates student services through the school's social work program, an integral part of the Social Emotional Program. The candidate will actively provide assessment, individual and group counseling, and case management. The candidate will ensure services are effective and maintain a positive relationship with the school and community agencies.


Responsibilities
PROVIDE COUNSELING/THERAPY 50%

• Assess students for mental health issues and complete intake process with students/families
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Provide referrals to resources and case management to students and families.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Develop relationships between home and school, and with health and social service programs.
• Facilitate support groups on topics such as self-esteem groups, social skills, anger management, etc.
• Provide prevention and awareness activities to the entire school community.
• Provide SEL presentations and activities to the entire school community.
• Provide classroom presentations on prevention related topics.

PLANNING/SUPERVISION 27%

• Create a welcoming and joining climate for all multi-ethnic and linguistic parents
• Serve as a field instructor with SDSU’s School of Social Work.
• Collaborate with the SEL program to coordinate support services for students and parents.
• Collaborate with existing school programs and other agencies to coordinate support services for students.
• Collaborate with other school staff to coordinate support services for students.
• Attend monthly social work meetings.

DOCUMENTATION/DATA 15%

• Monitor quality and timeliness of program documentation, provide input to program management on programmatic issues.
• Assist in implementing a yearly needs assessment.
• Responsible for data collection, evaluation, measurement of outcomes of social work programs and services.

COMMUNICATION 5%

• Provide a social work perspective and advocate for students in meetings such as the Problem Solving Team, Attendance Action team, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate community agency resources on school site.
• Assist parents to access and sustain community resources and services

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED 3%


Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience:

• 3 or more years of professional social work experience
• Master's Degree, preferably social work, public health, counseling or education
• Registered with California's Board of Behavioral Sciences as ACSW or ACSW in progress

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with community agencies for student and parent support and systems approaches.
• Previous experience with academic, home-school linking, health and human service programs
• Previous experience with data collection and evaluation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer

To apply, visit https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/14247/social-worker/job?in_iframe=1


jeid-751a1df1e549234ba486a11defeee42a