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Position:
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Social Worker (Non-clinical)
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Supervisor:
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Director of Student Support Services
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Work Site:
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District Wide
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Summary:
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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
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- 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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
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- Master’s Degree
- New Mexico Department of Education license in Social Work (601 License)
- Current New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners license
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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- Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the phone
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Physical/Job Requirements:
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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.
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Safety and Health:
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- 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
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Equipment/Material Handled:
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- 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
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Work Environment:
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- 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
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