What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker - Quest Academy position at Alameda County Office of Education?
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) supports students through our mission to provide, promote, and support leadership and service for the success of every child, in every school, every day.
Job Summary
The School Social Worker facilitates and provides direct services to vulnerable student populations at ACOE Community and Court schools (expelled, pregnant and parenting, newcomers, foster, homeless, truant, and justice-involved youth) that are rooted in healing and cultural responsiveness; advocates for and assists in developing home, school and community connections that ensure access and coordination of resources that lead to improved conditions for educational success. The School Social Worker will primarily support the students at Quest Academy who have been referred by social service agencies / community based organizations, expelled from their home school district or are referred by Probation. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience :
Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling (required)
Valid California LCSW, LMFT or license eligible (preferred)
Master's degree in social work, welfare, psychology or counseling (required)
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience supporting students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups at a county or district office and / or nonprofit organization.
A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a position performing pupil personnel services and / or related functions in a school setting (such as School Counselor, Social Worker, or related occupation) preferred
Bilingual in English / Spanish
Valid CA Driver's License / Evidence of Insurability
Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents :
A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position.
A resume with detailed employment background and education.
You must complete the EDJOIN application form. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Comments and Other Information
- ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES : All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
