School Social Worker Intern [PDF]
ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.
The School Social Worker Intern will support Arizona School for the Arts in providing quality social work services and support to students and families in a school setting. This internship offers practical experience in the field of social work, focusing on developing skills in prevention, intervention, crisis management, and case management services to students and families to strengthen school, home, and community relationships to help alleviate barriers to learning.
This position reports to the School Social Worker.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
- Provides direct intervention such as individual, group counseling, classroom lessons, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning.
- Provides direct services to students to address mental health concerns, conflict resolution, and coping skills.
- Collaborates with school personnel regarding problems affecting students’ academic progress, behavior, and personal well-being as well as provides appropriate intervention and follow up.
- Provides intervention services to students and their families during times of crisis and as needed.
- Coordinates/collaborates with outside service agencies to provide referral information to students and their families.
- Serves as a liaison between family, school, and community agencies.
- Maintains accurate, complete and punctual records, as well as safeguards the privacy and confidentiality of information as required by law and school policy.
- Adheres to state and school mandated reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns. As a Mandated Reporter it is your responsibility to report information or suspicions you may have about self-harm, suicidal ideations, abuse, and neglect to the appropate appropriate agency/staff member (Arizona Department of Child Safety, law enforcement, School Social Worker, or Administration when the School Social Worker is not available).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a Master’s program in Social Work or a related field.
- Interest and commitment to working collaboratively with students and staff in an educational setting.
- Basic understanding of social work principles and practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, etc..
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous volunteer or work experience in social work or related fields.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a professional school social work setting.
- Supervision and mentorship from an experienced School Social Worker.
- Opportunity to develop practical skills and gain insight into social work practices.
- Potential for future employment opportunities within the organization.
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
Please note, Arizona School for the Arts is unable to sponsor visa applications for candidates for employment.
ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.
