School Social Work Intern (MSW Intern) at Whittier City School District
About the Employer
Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one K-8 school. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER INTERN (MSW Intern)
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the District Social Worker and the general direction of the School Principal, the School Social Worker Intern (MSWI) is responsible for providing a full range of school counseling and social-emotional services to assigned school sites.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the District Social Worker, the Intern performs the following duties:
- Assist in assessing home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a student’s learning and overall well-being and make recommendations and referrals as needed.
- Provide evidence based individual and/or group counseling and early intervention services for students having difficulties with academic progress including but not limited to mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, grief, anger management, conflict resolution, peer mediation, motivation, and other social emotional issues that impact learning.
- Assist with crisis intervention and the assessment of students experiencing suicidal and homicidal ideation.
- Provide case management of students on caseload.
- Conduct observations of students, identify and provide interventions that will assist in creating positive learning environments.
- Provide classroom presentations and in-service education to students, staff and parents.
- Collaborate with principal, teachers and other support staff as necessary to meet the needs of students.
- Actively participate in Student Learning Committee (SLC), Re-Entry Team, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Response to Intervention (RtI), 504, and Student Attendance Review Team (SART).
- Collaborate and refer out to mental health and community agencies and follow up with referrals and treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
- Candidate must be enrolled in a Master’s program in School Social Work from an accredited learning institution and eligible for internship.
- Candidate must be enrolled in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Program in School Social Work.
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Requirements / Qualifications
BA/BS Proof of Enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Program in School Social Work Bilingual Spanish/English 3 Letters of Recommendation
Twenty of the full time weekly intern hours (40 hours) are paid at an hourly rate of $15 while the remaining 20 intern hours per week are unpaid. Please submit with the application: Proof of BA/BS Proof of Enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Program in School Social Work 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript or BA/BS certificate)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit three letters of recommendation)
- Other (Proof of current enrollment in Master's program in School Social Work) OR Other (Proof of enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC))
- Resume (Resume with 3-5 references)
Requirements / Qualifications
BA/BS Proof of Enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Program in School Social Work Bilingual Spanish/English 3 Letters of Recommendation
Twenty of the full time weekly intern hours (40 hours) are paid at an hourly rate of $15 while the remaining 20 intern hours per week are unpaid. Please submit with the application: Proof of BA/BS Proof of Enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) Program in School Social Work 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript or BA/BS certificate)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit three letters of recommendation)
- Other (Proof of current enrollment in Master's program in School Social Work) OR Other (Proof of enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC))
- Resume (Resume with 3-5 references)
Comments and Other Information
Under the supervision of the District Social Worker and the general direction of the School Principal, the School Social Worker Intern (MSWI) is responsible for providing a full range of school counseling and social-emotional services to assigned school sites.
Comments and Other Information
Under the supervision of the District Social Worker and the general direction of the School Principal, the School Social Worker Intern (MSWI) is responsible for providing a full range of school counseling and social-emotional services to assigned school sites.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/19/2018
Number of Openings
8
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$15 per hour for 20 hours/Unpaid for additional 20 hours ($10,500)
Length of Work Year
School year 2018-2019 (Short term assignment for entire school year)
Employment Type