Master Social Worker
Location: Chinle
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
I. General Description: Under general direction, performs
professional social work duties of moderate to considerable
difficulty. The school social worker will work with those social,
emotional, behavioral and personal circumstances which interfere
with the student making positive constructive use of the school’s
education programs. The school social worker’s primary purpose is
to provide services to school staff, students and families that
strengthen school, home and community relationships to alleviate
barriers to learning. II. Qualifications: Hold an Arizona
Department of Education endorsed School Social Worker certificate
or an MSW Proficiency in computer skills sufficient to complete
necessary forms and documentation related to the job Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card Valid State Driver’s License Fluency in
Navajo language preferred III. Knowledge, Skills and Other
Characteristics Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices
and techniques of the social work field Knowledge of the Tribal
codes, court systems and their applications Knowledge of Navajo
traditional customs Knowledge of counseling and interviewing
techniques Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws,
rules, regulations, policies and procedures Knowledge and
experience working with youth or families in crisis and of school,
district, and community resources available for them Knowledge of
and experience with appropriate referral processes to support
families in accessing services for their child with local, county
and state referral partners. Proficiency in communicating
effectively orally and in writing Skill in applying professional
knowledge, techniques and judgment in the work situation including
managing confidential information Skill in interacting with clients
from various cultural, economic and spiritual backgrounds Ability
to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective
professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents,
students and community IV. Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a
liaison between and provides information, advice and technical
assistance to clients and other concerned parties such as school
leadership, staff, students, families and community agencies
Conducts home visits as needed to gather information to assess
student’s needs relevant to the student’s educational, social,
emotional and physical development and well-being. Identifies and
reports suspected abuse and/or neglectful situations to appropriate
agencies Facilitates the processing of referrals and delivery of
services if necessary; consults and confers with social services
agencies on a regular and/or needed basis for coordination of
efforts and services; provides technical assistance and
information; prepares relevant required reports and data Develops
case plans with families and provides case management to meet the
goals and objectives in collaboration with community partners, and
assists by providing intervention services to families during times
of crisis Coordinates activities with a variety of outside service
agencies to provide referral information to students and their
families Performs individual and group counseling in facilitating
social and emotional adjustment Delivers presentations to students
and professional development to staff on intervention issues and
techniques upon request Consults other school personnel in planning
and implementing strategies for improvement of student behavior,
academic progress and personal well-being May provide
transportation upon administrative approval for student and/or
family to receive services Maintains, compiles and reports accurate
records in compliance with district, state and federal regulations
Pursues professional learning opportunities as needed to maintain
current knowledge and skills related to the job Performs other
duties as assigned V. Reports to: Building Principal
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