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Social Worker
Reference Por Vida Academy
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Sourcing
Date Posted Tuesday, September 09 2008
Location Por Vida Academy
Duration 2008-2009 School Year
Company Information Por Vida, Inc.
1135 Mission Road
San Antonio, TX 78210
Website: http://por-vida.org
Job Description Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Previous counseling experience.

  • Specific knowledge and expertise in the areas of personality theory, counseling theory/practices, individual/group theory/practices, social/exceptional student staffing procedures, federal/state/local laws regarding school practices, and mental health/agency experience with teenagers.


 Major Performance Responsibilities:                                                  

  • Planning and Development:

    • Assisting in the formulation of administrative procedures, policies, and curriculum which directly affect the welfare of students.

    • Assisting in the development of school social worker objectives.

    • Assisting in the development of plans that will improve the quality of services that agencies provide to students based on assessed needs.



  • Service to Students:

    • Providing individual or group counseling for teenagers who are experiencing problems in school, home or community adjustment.



  • Services to Parents:

    • Assisting parents in preventing problems by facilitating communication with the school.

    • Assisting parents to understand problems experienced by their children.  This is accomplished through group counseling, parent training and referrals to community services.



  • Services to Teachers:

    • Providing collaboration and consultation regarding student problems and coordinating plans and actions to meet them.  Early identification of problems is emphasized.

    • Facilitating the involvement of community agencies in efforts directed toward the remediation of student's problems in school adjustment.

    • Providing in-service to school.



  • Employment Guidelines:

    • Reports to the Principal.

    • Non-Exempt Position




 

Qualifications Must be a Licensed Master of Social Work, LMSW.
Highest finished education University
How to Apply You may apply by faxing (210-533-5612)or e-mailing your resume to Mr. Steve Langseth.
Email Resume To slangseth@por-vida.org
Contact Info Mr. Steve Langseth
Contact Phone: 210-532-9161
Contact Email: slangseth@por-vida.org

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