Social Worker

School Social Workers acknowledge and focus on the social, emotional, and societal factors that affect a student's overall success. They empower students and promote behavioral and health improvement, academic achievement, increase school attendance and improve self-esteem. School Social Workers enhance the district's ability to meet academic goals by providing home, school, and community assistance.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions, including response to school wide crises.
2. Provide evidence-based interventions to develop social emotional skills and increase academic success.
3. Provide case management, consultation, collaboration, community referrals and program development.
4. Assess psychological needs and provide psychoeducation for students referred for social emotional

support and mental health services.
5. Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title
1.
6. Consult with campus administrators, teachers, and staff, regarding students' needs.
7. Ensure accountability of data related to student service provision by using a data platform software.
8. Adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidentiality and ethical standards based on Texas

Education Agency (TEA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
9. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
10. Provide supervision for social work interns.
11. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to

teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.

12. Participate in campus attendance committee, MTSS and other student support committees at the campus.

13. Conduct home visits and/or visits to community agencies.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expectedfor this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university

• Valid licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas State

Board of Social Worker

• Graduate internship in a social work setting, public school or community

• Experience with at-risk populations and cross-cultural environments

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant

• Hold a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record and meet and maintain liability insurance coverage

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ related experience in social work• Experience working in a school setting

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal mandates, as they apply to Child Find, SPED, Title1, teen parenting, Early

Childhood Education, McKinney-Vento-homelessness, foster care, migrant programs, and other special

populations.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

• Familiarity with community agencies, the services they offer, and the criteria for eligibility.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district personnel, business partners, and community.

Working Conditions Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions. Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176. San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito. La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176