Clinical Social Worker at Pasadena Unified School District
About the Employer
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our full time employees and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary
About the vacancy Location: District Office Hours/Day: 8 hours/day Days/Week: 5 days/week Months/Year: 12 months/year Under direction of the Assistant Superintendent - School Support Services, provides supportive mental health social work services at a school or home site under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; provides individual and group treatment, family services and case management to students with behavioral, social or emotional problems; consults and collaborates with District personnel and social service organizations in providing needed resources to students and families; works with students and develop programs to enhance the social, emotional and academic wellbeing of students. *** View Job Description for details ***
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Experience: One (1) year experience working with school age children in an educational or social services setting. Experience working with "at risk" students preferred. Other preferred experiences: LACDMH documentation experience, EBP experience, school-based mental health experience. Special License, certification or other requirements: Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Social Worker Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required. Proof of automobile insurance is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned instructional equipment Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally HAZARDS: Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (Transcripts showing completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW))* 2) Proof of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3) Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License 4) Proof of current Auto Liability Insurance 5) Updated Resume 6) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 7) List of three (3) professional references. Professional references mean current or former supervisors or work colleagues; no friends or relatives. Include the following for each: > Reference Name (include Mr., Ms, or Dr.) > How you know this person and for how long > Email Address (required) > Phone Number *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Experience: One (1) year experience working with school age children in an educational or social services setting. Experience working with "at risk" students preferred. Other preferred experiences: LACDMH documentation experience, EBP experience, school-based mental health experience. Special License, certification or other requirements: Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Social Worker Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required. Proof of automobile insurance is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned instructional equipment Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally HAZARDS: Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (Transcripts showing completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW))* 2) Proof of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3) Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License 4) Proof of current Auto Liability Insurance 5) Updated Resume 6) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 7) List of three (3) professional references. Professional references mean current or former supervisors or work colleagues; no friends or relatives. Include the following for each: > Reference Name (include Mr., Ms, or Dr.) > How you know this person and for how long > Email Address (required) > Phone Number *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Application Deadline
12/19/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/5/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Step 1: $5,842.00 - Step 5: $6,833 Monthly
Step 1: $5,842.00 - Step 5: $6,833 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time