Case Manager - Social Worker
- Employer
- Sunnyside Unified School District
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Professional Non-Teaching/District-Wide Support
7/1/2021
Curriculum and Instruction
07/28/2021
DEFINITION: The Social Worker (District-wide) provides intervention and support to families in need of services. Intervenes with students and families in the schools and in the homes. Coordinates with the special education department on placements for students and serves as a case manager for these students. Works (District-wide) independently and must possess a high degree of motivation, self-direction, and accountability. Needs to be flexible in scheduling, as some evening or weekend work may be required in order to work with families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
TASKS:
Assists students, staff, teachers, parents and community members (e.g. applications for services, transporting parents/students, interpreting technical information, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services required by parents or teachers.
Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.
Coordinates home visits and conducts parent meetings as assigned for the purpose of gaining information and/or discussing needs and problems involving students and their families.
Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. activity logs, phone logs, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing up-to-date reference and audit trail and/or ensuring the availability of items.
Organizes a variety of activities (e.g. Care Club, parent meetings, conferences, patriotism activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing support to the school and parents, showcasing students' talents and abilities, and celebrating the diversity of the community.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the administrator in providing necessary records/materials.
Refers students and their families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the need of students and families are met.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. parents, students, teachers, staff, outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
Assists the juvenile court system with adjudicated students; provides linkages with the Teenage Parent Program; makes referrals and coordinates services with the Family Resource & Wellness Centers; performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of District policies and procedures
Knowledge of community based service agencies.
Knowledge of services needed for culturally and economically diverse populations.
Skill in identifying the needs of individuals and families in the areas of educational, social, mental health, and medical services, then developing and implementing the appropriate services needed.
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience in social services, mental health settings or a combination of experience, education, and training.
Experience with bilingual (Spanish/English) populations desired.
Dependable mode of transportation
Availability to work Flex hours as needed
Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.
Salary Grade: PNT Grade 7; $38,609 - $54,062 FTE: 1.0Days: 211 Start Date: 2021/2022 School Year
Application Procedure:
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