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Central Consolidated School District

Social Worker, CAT (46)

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Job Details

TitleSocial Worker, CAT
Posting ID46
Description

Position: 

Social Worker (Non-clinical)

Supervisor:

Director of Student Support Services

Work Site:

District Wide

 

Summary:

Provide school social work services for students receiving special education as a related service. Provide counseling, case management, school staff consultation and serve on the Educational Program (IEP) team member when appropriate.

This job description applies to the following positions:

  • School Social Worker (Non-clinical)
  • School Social Worker (Non-clinical) CAT - Cultural Assistance Team

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 
  • Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements.
  • Prepare social and developmental histories on students being evaluated for special education services as requested by Student Assistance or IEP teams.
  • Work with community agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
  • Provide group and individual counseling with children and their families in accordance with their IEP’s.
  • Follow methods of school social work practice appropriate to identify concerns, including direct services and program development.
  • Provide family assessments, crisis intervention, group, individual counseling, referral services and other information.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with other school staff, community agencies, students and their families.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary team and IEP meetings related to educational planning and progress of identified students in Special Education.
  • Ensure parent participation in the student’s educational placement through home visits and other outreach activities.
  • Establish and maintain communication with parents regarding student academic, social and behavioral progress.
  • Maintain contact with teachers, administrators and other school personnel.
  • Develop and provide in-service programs, as requested, for school, district staff and the community.
  • Act as a case manager and coordinate efforts, as appropriate, for the management of individual and group cases.
  • Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports as required by law, state directive, district policy and administrative regulations.
  • Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and local, state and federal laws.
  • Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
  •  Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
  • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

 


Minimum Qualifications:

 
  • Master’s Degree
  • New Mexico Department of Education license in Social Work (601 License)
  • Current New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners license

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 
  • Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the phone

 

Physical/Job Requirements:

 

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

 

Safety and Health:

 
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
  • Completed and cleared background check
  • Pass drug test if required for position
  • Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

 

Equipment/Material Handled:

 
  • Multimedia equipment, including current technology
  • Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
  • Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
  • Current defensive driving certificate

 

Work Environment:

 
    • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
    • Work interruptions
    • Flexibility and self-motivated
    • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
    • Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
    • Extended work hours, on occasion

 

Term of Employment:

 
  • Exempt
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationDistrict Wide

Applications Accepted

Start Date03/07/2024