Sy - Social Worker; Cc

Position Type:
Certified-Non Teacher/ SOCIAL WORKER

Date Posted: 2/26/2026

Location:

BETTY FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Social Worker serves the student whose social, emotional and/or family problems interfere with his/her capacity to function adequately within an educational environment. The Social Worker professionally assesses the problem(s) in order to provide and refer for interventions that help eliminate barriers to learning. Interventions may include the school, family, and/or community resources. This professional relationship is dependent upon its confidential nature and may consist of initial assessment interviews, consultation with staff and family, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals and/or school-based support groups.

• 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 for Exceptional Students/General Education Students and their families in a multi-cultural framework, including therapeutic interventions, counseling, crisis intervention (e.g., self‑injury, suicide ideation, child abuse, grief/loss), and support groups.
• Document and provide data by facilitating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports, surveys, and needs assessments.
• Participate in school, District, and ADE-based meetings, including Exceptional Student Services, Social Work, and other staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating placements and the return of students to District schools from private placement or any alternative program, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and Arizona Department of Education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, focusing on best practices related to ethics and values for School Social Workers.
• Serve as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and psychosocial well‑being, including Child Abuse Coordinator, Discipline Team, Threat Management Team, Support Services Team, Intervention Team, and Crisis Team.
• Consult with campus administration to provide Diagnostic Substance Abuse Evaluations and recommendations as needed.
• Submit billing for medical reimbursement for services with designated Exceptional Student populations, as appropriate per licensure.
• Perform other Social Work duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as LMSW; LCSW preferred.
• Valid certificate in school social work from the Arizona Department of Education.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating school‑wide prevention work preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Received:
Will be directly responsible to the Principal/Administrative Designee.

Given:
None.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Union High School District No. 210, 4502 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012.