
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services or designee, the School Social Worker assists identified high risk/need students by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: (1) Possession of a Master's degree in Clinical Social Worker (2) Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (3) Valid Driver's License and Evidence of insurability (4) Complete application in its entirety (Record of Work Experience, Resume's are accepted but do not replace record of work experience) (5) Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
- Certificate Copy ( Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker.)
- Certification (Possession of a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work.)
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Driver's License and Evidence of insurability)
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: (1) Possession of a Master's degree in Clinical Social Worker (2) Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (3) Valid Driver's License and Evidence of insurability (4) Complete application in its entirety (Record of Work Experience, Resume's are accepted but do not replace record of work experience) (5) Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
- Certificate Copy ( Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker.)
- Certification (Possession of a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work.)
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Driver's License and Evidence of insurability)
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services or designee, the School Social Worker assists identified high risk/need students by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Master’s degree in clinical social work. Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services or designee, the School Social Worker assists identified high risk/need students by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Master’s degree in clinical social work. Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker.