Job Description

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  Department: Candy Mountain Academy
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  Reports To: Candy Mountain Academy Director
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  Classification: Certificated - Exempt Professional 190 Day Annual Contract
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  Schedule: Monday &ndash; Friday
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  Salary Range: 77,016.51 (Step 1/Year 1) - $93,061.61 (Step 5/Year 5)
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  SUMMARY:
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 Candy Mountain Academy is seeking a School Social Worker/Behavior Interventionist to work within our program. The primary mission of this position will be to reduce barriers to success that our students face from a variety of aspects in their lives. They will connect students and families with community programs that will promote healthy coping skills in school and at home. They are responsible for participating in the development of educational programs for all students, connecting students and their families with community resources, and providing short-term counseling to individuals and groups. This position will be part of Candy Mountain Academy&rsquo;s internal crisis response team, responding to students who are experiencing dysregulation for a variety of reasons and helping to de-escalate them so that they can learn.
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  Essential Functions
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   Participate as a member of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team for all students in the program
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   Serve as the liaison between home, school, and the community
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   Identify strengths and needs of students, family, and the community
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   Utilize evidence-based, data-driven interventions for individualized responses to behavior
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   Provide direct mental health and social emotional services in the form of individual/group counseling or whole class lessons
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   Assist with staff training, including training in the identification of high-risk youth and effective interaction within the academic setting
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   Participate in crisis intervention by responding to student in the school community who needs immediate support for physical and/or psychological safety
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   Conduct assessment of needs for individual students and their families
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   Conduct risk assessment, intervention, and postvention services
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   Coordinate and monitor referrals of families to out of program community services
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   Provide case management for student and families as needed
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   Advocate and develop systems that better meet the needs of students and families
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   Work within the program and outside of the program to leverage and maximize community resources
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   Follow all applicable Board policies and procedures
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   Maintains Confidentiality
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  Other Job Functions
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   Performs related duties as assigned.*
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   Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee&rsquo;s classification of work.
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  Qualifications
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   Master&rsquo;s Degree in related field preferred (i.e. Social Work, Counseling, Special Ed Teacher).
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   Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington State ESA or Teaching Certificate.
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   Experience in community behavioral health working with youth and families.
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   Experience as a Certified School Social Worker preferred.
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   Experience building partnerships within the community for family and mental health support.
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   WSP/ FBI background clearance required.
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  TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS
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   Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
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   Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
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   Possess confidence while being humble- lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
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   Hungry- always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step is an opportunity.
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   Smart- have common sense about people. Good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.
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  Position Benefits
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   Opportunities to receive on the job training
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   Access to full benefits (PEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
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   Access to the agency's wellness and employee assistance program
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   Paid sick leave (8 hours per month)
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   Paid personal leave (2 days per school year)
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   Flexible schedule
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   School breaks and holidays off
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  Requires Knowledge Of
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   Resources available to families within the ESD 123 region
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   Up to date knowledge of best practices for mental health interventions
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   School based interventions that are data driven
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   Individualized Education Plans
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   Functional Behavioral Assessment
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   Behavior Intervention Plans
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  Requires The Ability To
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   Develop rapport with students, families, and community agencies
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   Network across multiple service agencies
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  These Statements Must Resonate With You
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 &ldquo;Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I&rsquo;ll figure it out.&rdquo;
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 &ldquo;I am not sure, but I will find out for you.&rdquo;
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 &ldquo;I have not done that before, but I can do it.&rdquo;
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 &ldquo;I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach.&rdquo;
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  About Our Team And Agency
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 Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as
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 , and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to the beliefs and behaviors within our Culture Playbook. We expect our employees to bring their own talents and experiences while aligning with our agencies culture. Each member of our ESD team must be humble, hungry, and smart, with a focus on making their teammates look good while working toward achieving our mission.
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 We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team!
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  Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
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 Work is performed primarily in an school/classroom environment; however, travel is required to local school districts and program sites, and for workshops, committee representation and conferences at local, regional, and state level. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time may be required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position which may include the use of physical restraint.
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   Hazards:
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 Those present in a school environment working with students with behaivoral disabilities such as physical aggression.
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  MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND CAR INSURANCE
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