Social Worker-SPED

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