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School Social Worker

Employer
San Diego State University
Location
San Diego

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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School Social Worker

Req No: 2022-14409
Category: Research/Project
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $5,200-7,200
Close Date:

Overview
Under general supervision performs the more difficult professional casework services; provide specialized services; provide consultation services to subordinates, graduate students and other staff.

Project RISE UP: A program focused on providing resources and supports for San Diego Unified School District students and families experiencing homelessness. The social worker will oversee the implementation of the goals of Project RISE UP by:

Resilience building in schools through tutoring and professional development focused on trauma informed care practices that foster students' resilience;

Increasing awareness of the rights and needs of students experiencing homelessness among schools and community agencies;

Streamlining and expanding support to youth and families by strengthening partnerships with community partners, as well as key departments within the school;

Expanding outreach efforts to increase enrollment for PK-12, with an emphasis on preschool aged children that are experiencing homelessness;

Upgrading the coordination and distribution of supplies to students in need; and,

Policy and procedures clarity and training in order to provide excellent level of services to youth and families experiencing homelessness



Responsibilities
The social worker (MSW or LCSW) coordinates student services through the San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD) Office of Children and Youth in Transition (CYT) and Mental Health Resources Center (MHRC). The candidate will actively provide leadership and expertise in connecting with families and collaborating with department and community agencies to meet the needs of students experiencing homelessness to facilitate success in school.

PLANNING/SUPERVISION (37%)
  • Create a welcoming and joining climate for all multi-ethnic and linguistic parents.
  • Serve as a field instructor with San Diego State University School of Social Work, or other universities.
  • Collaborate with the CYT staff and SDUSD key departments to coordinate support services for students and parents.
  • Collaborate with existing school programs and other agencies through the Community Collaborative.
  • Collaborate with other school staff to coordinate support services for students.
  • Attend and/or facilitate monthly social work meetings and other meetings as assigned.
  • Overseeing the work of SDUSD hired community assistants who will be supporting the implementation of the goals of Project RISE UP.

PROVIDE COUNSELING/THERAPY (35%)
  • Assess students for mental health issues and complete intake process with students/families.
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Provide referrals to resources and case management to students and families.
  • Provide crisis intervention.
  • Develop relationships between home and school, and with health and social service programs.
  • Facilitate support groups on topics such as self-esteem groups, social skills, anger management, etc.
  • Provide prevention and awareness activities to the entire school community.
  • Provide SEL presentations and activities to the entire school community.
  • Provide classroom presentations on prevention related topics.

DOCUMENTATION/DATA (20%)
  • Monitor quality and timeliness of program documentation. Provide input to program management on programmatic issues.
  • Assist in implementing a yearly needs assessment and outcomes report.
  • Responsible for data collection, evaluation, measurement of outcomes of social work programs and services.


COMMUNICATION (5%)
  • Provide a social work perspective and advocate for students in meetings such as CYT Team Meetings, the Problem-Solving Team, Attendance Action team, and other multidisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinate community agency resources on school site.Assist parents to access and sustain community resources and services.

OTHER DUTIES (3%)



Qualifications
Minimum Qualificatons & Education
  • 3 or more years of professional social work experience
  • Master's Degree, preferably social work, public health, counseling or education
  • Registered with California's Board of Behavioral Sciences as ACSW or ACSW in progress

Desired Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience with community agencies for student and parent support .
  • Previous experience with academic, home-school linking, health and human service programs.
  • Previous experience with Refugee and Asylee resources
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, other languages


ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
  • The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
  • San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer


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Organization

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

Learn More About:

Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

Company info
Telephone
619-594-5200
Location
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US

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