Social Worker Elementary / Middle / High : Eligibility Pool

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Social Worker openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

TITLE : Social Worker

REPORTS TO : Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT : As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION :

Certificated Non-Administrative

FLSA : Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR / HOURS

Per OEA Contract

ISSUED : Created : May 2010

SALARY GRADE : K12 T

BASIC FUNCTION : Under general direction of assigned supervisor provide case management; conduct individual and family assessments; make referrals, provide crisis intervention counseling, and facilitate education groups for students, parents, and school staff.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

E = Essential Functions

Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Specialization in School Social Work

• Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a students' learning. E
• Interview students to provide skill assessment and identification of needs. E
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate plan for students. E
• Identify and provide intervention strategies for students and their families, including counseling, case management, and crisis intervention counseling. E
• Determine which students need immediate assessment and prioritize services. E
• Participate in Individualized Education Program Meetings; coordinate Service Team Meetings, Student Study Team Meetings, and Student Attendance Review Team / Board Meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results. E
• Identify problems contributing to students' attendance issues; develop and implement programs to provide students opportunities to improve their attendance. E
• Prepare written materials about the available agencies; makes presentations to students, families, and staff. E
• Provide outreach casework and support services including home visits, individual and group short-term counseling, family intervention and student group. E
• Assist students and their families in obtaining necessary services, monitor progress toward successful utilization and completion of services. E
• Serve as District liaison among students and their families, group home personnel, community agencies, county probation departments, and the Department of Social Services. E
• Develop and maintain necessary tracking mechanisms and records to manage casework, including follow-up information. E
• Advocate for students and their families who experience difficulties in obtaining necessary services. E
• Participate with staff in education such as mental health, diversity, growth and development, self-esteem, sexuality, and drug / alcohol. E
• Coordinate and facilitate inter-agency services for students including students' educational and social background, high school completion plan, vocational assessment, and emancipation plan. E
• Maintain confidentiality. E
• Attend all required meetings and trainings. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Office environment, school site, home visits; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential exposure to violent and emotional students and dissatisfied adults

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; properly restrain individuals to ensure safety; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderate weight objects; bending and twisting at waist and neck; kneeling and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both arms and hands, and fingers while performing duties, seeing to read, write, and use a computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY :

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.