Social Worker - Hoover High School

FUNCTION OF THE UNIT

In collaboration with San Diego State University, San Diego Unified School District and Price Philanthropies, and under the direction of the assigned principal investigator for the Lead and Learn from the Heart program, this school social work position strives to meet the educational and mental health needs of 9th through 12th grade students and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• PROVIDE COUNSELING/THERAPY 60%

  • Assess students for mental health issues and complete intake process with students/families
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
  • Make referrals to resources and case manage students
  • Develop crisis intervention plans
  • Build relationships between home and school, and with health and social service providers
  • Facilitate support groups on topics such as self-esteem, social skills, anger management, and prevention
  • Provide prevention and awareness activities to the entire school
  • Offer SEL presentations and activities to the entire school
  • Give classroom presentations on prevention-related topics

• PLANNING/SUPERVISION 15%

  • Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all multi-ethnic and linguistic parents
  • Serve as a field instructor with SDSU’s School of Social Work
  • Collaborate with the SEL program to coordinate support services for students
  • Collaborate with existing school programs and other agencies to coordinate support services
  • Collaborate with other school staff to coordinate support services
  • Attend monthly social work meetings

• DOCUMENTATION 15%

  • Maintain quality and timely documentation of social work programs
  • Provide input to program management on programmatic aspects
  • Implement a yearly needs assessment

• COMMUNICATION 5%

  • Provide a social work perspective and advocate for students in meetings such as the multidisciplinary team and counseling meetings
  • Aid parents and families in accessing community resources

• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED 5%

  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the City Heights community and social services resources
  • Knowledge of the San Diego area public school system
  • Ability to support children at different developmental levels and abilities

• Education & Experience:

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

• Preferred Qualifications And Special Skills:

  • Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Haitian/Creole
  • Hold a valid PPS Credential in School Social Work with the added authorization in Child Welfare and Attendance

Additional Applicant Information

Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration.