Secondary School Social Worker - Delano, CA at Wonderful College Prep Academy - Kern

About the Employer

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners. The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve almost 400 students in grades K-9 and will grow to serve students through 12th grade over the next four years. Our fully equipped science labs and makers spaces ensure students engage in hands-on learning with access to state-of-the-art technology. Our comprehensive art, music and athletic programs provide students with the opportunity to pursue passions outside of academics, and we prioritize health and wellness as a critical life skill from outdoor classes in learning gardens and our farm-to-table cafeterias, to our on-campus student health centers. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free Associate Degree. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Determines the nature of the client's situation by interviewing clients, assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information, and making on-site home visits. • Establishes a course of action by exploring options and setting goals with the client. • Obtains assistance for the client by referring him/her to community resources, arranging for appointments and establishing rapport with other agencies. • Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior, explaining and suggesting new options. • Maintains records of the case by documenting the client's situation and the client's actions. • Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up. • Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes. • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. • Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. • Develops a deep understanding of the Central Valley's community resources and public/private providers of support services that could benefit our population • Devises creative ways to engage a population that has had limited or no access to social services in the past • Maintain a flexible schedule to provide services to parents during late afternoon or evening hours if they are not available during business hours.

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