Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned Principal provide counseling and supports to students and families who need additional social, emotional, and behavior supports affecting student performance, attendance, and socialization in school.
Initiate referrals for parents and students to the appropriate community agencies when their needs are beyond the scope of the school;
work cooperatively with staff and other agencies on a continuing basis regarding aspects of the student’s needs which may affect their academic performance.
Work collaboratively with families, community-based organizations, government entities, and school administrators to provide wrap-around services and supports to students.
Conduct home visits to support students and families in achieving student success. This position is located at Central School in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials :
- Must hold a Master’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, preferably in School Social Work.
- Child Welfare and Attendance Credential (preferred)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred). Experience :
- Two (2) year of professional experience providing counseling, child welfare, social work, or closely related field.
- Successful experience working with at-promised youth.
- Experience and knowledge in developing and conducting professional development activities for adults.
- Successful experience participating as a member of coalition or network.
- Successful experience in the use of data to guide decision making and student development outcomes.
- Experience coordinating school and community events. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload :
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Education and Credentials :
- Must hold a Master’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, preferably in School Social Work.
- Child Welfare and Attendance Credential (preferred)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred). Experience :
- Two (2) year of professional experience providing counseling, child welfare, social work, or closely related field.
- Successful experience working with at-promised youth.
- Experience and knowledge in developing and conducting professional development activities for adults.
- Successful experience participating as a member of coalition or network.
- Successful experience in the use of data to guide decision making and student development outcomes.
- Experience coordinating school and community events. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload :
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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