School Social Worker (Bakersfield) (2022-2023) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
**This position is for the 2022-2023 school year.** Under the direction of the Coordinator II - Prevention Program in the School Community Partnership division, provides in-service training services to school staff on positive behavioral interventions, evidence-based interventions, and other best practices. Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions as well as crisis intervention and family consultation services. Work as part of the team to support school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions such as Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS). Act as a community liaison with social service agencies and community networks. Make appropriate referrals to mental health, social services, and other community agencies as needed. Serve foster youth in a support role. This position is located in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work or related field of study. • Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or eligibility) in School Social Work required. • Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker desired. Experience: • Two (2) years of K-12 Social Work experience, preferably in a school setting. • Previous experience working with at-risk youth (e.g. gang, truancy, foster youth). • Knowledge of current prevention and intervention programs/strategies. • Experience facilitating groups, presentations, monitoring programs, and report writing. • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, law enforcement, and other government agencies. • Experience working with school multidisciplinary teams. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work or related field of study. • Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or eligibility) in School Social Work required. • Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker desired. Experience: • Two (2) years of K-12 Social Work experience, preferably in a school setting. • Previous experience working with at-risk youth (e.g. gang, truancy, foster youth). • Knowledge of current prevention and intervention programs/strategies. • Experience facilitating groups, presentations, monitoring programs, and report writing. • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, law enforcement, and other government agencies. • Experience working with school multidisciplinary teams. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
5/15/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/2/2022
Number of Openings
12
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$65,089-$114,867 per year based on 25 steps. Maximum entry $100,883. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Masters degree; $1,600 annual stipend for Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
205 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.