Phoenix Union High School District
25-26 SY - SOCIAL WORKER (CC #250196)
Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Position: Social Worker
Location:
Desiderata, Phoenix, AZ
Date Posted:
8/20/2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Job Summary The Social Worker provides support to students and families, acting as a liaison between the district, schools, community, and families. Responsibilities include counseling referrals, home visits, access to community resources, crisis intervention, and supporting students with special needs within a multicultural framework.
Essential Functions
Provide information and act as a liaison between the district, school, community, and families, including counseling referrals, home visits, and access to community resources.
Deliver direct services to students and their families, including therapeutic interventions, counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups.
Complete accurate reports, surveys, and needs assessments.
Participate in school, district, and ADE meetings, including special education and social work teams.
Coordinate and facilitate student placements and returns from private or alternative programs.
Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with NASW standards and Arizona Department of Education requirements.
Serve as part of multidisciplinary teams to support academic and social-emotional wellbeing.
Consult with administration on diagnostic substance abuse evaluations and recommendations.
Submit billing for medical reimbursements for eligible services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as LMSW or LCSW preferred.
Valid school social work certificate from Arizona Department of Education.
Experience working with students with special needs and diverse populations.
Experience in school-wide prevention work is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information Supervision: Directly responsible to the Principal/Administrative Designee. No supervision given.
Equal Opportunity Employer
District: Phoenix Union High School District No. 210
Address: 4502 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Desiderata, Phoenix, AZ
Date Posted:
8/20/2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Job Summary The Social Worker provides support to students and families, acting as a liaison between the district, schools, community, and families. Responsibilities include counseling referrals, home visits, access to community resources, crisis intervention, and supporting students with special needs within a multicultural framework.
Essential Functions
Provide information and act as a liaison between the district, school, community, and families, including counseling referrals, home visits, and access to community resources.
Deliver direct services to students and their families, including therapeutic interventions, counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups.
Complete accurate reports, surveys, and needs assessments.
Participate in school, district, and ADE meetings, including special education and social work teams.
Coordinate and facilitate student placements and returns from private or alternative programs.
Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with NASW standards and Arizona Department of Education requirements.
Serve as part of multidisciplinary teams to support academic and social-emotional wellbeing.
Consult with administration on diagnostic substance abuse evaluations and recommendations.
Submit billing for medical reimbursements for eligible services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as LMSW or LCSW preferred.
Valid school social work certificate from Arizona Department of Education.
Experience working with students with special needs and diverse populations.
Experience in school-wide prevention work is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information Supervision: Directly responsible to the Principal/Administrative Designee. No supervision given.
Equal Opportunity Employer
District: Phoenix Union High School District No. 210
Address: 4502 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
#J-18808-Ljbffr