About the Employer

Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students' lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? Antelope Valley Union High School Union District is the place for you! AVUHSD is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. AVUHSD places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students' personal, emotional, and academic well-being.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Student Services' ERICS (Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services) ERSS (Extended Recovery and Support Services) Social Worker will be responsible for providing direct mental health services to students with intensive needs, including individual, group, and parent counseling, consultation, and treatment coordination to students and families to improve school performance. Services will be provided in both the school and home settings to support service delivery and safety planning as outlined in the student's IEP, support their social-emotional goals and educational access.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
The ERICS ERSS Social Worker is required to hold a Master's Degree and license in Social Work (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Knowledge and Skills: The ERICS ERSS Social Worker should have an extensive knowledge of
evidence-based practices and possess the ability to implement student and family services with fidelity within the school and home settings, including: demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relations with certificated and classified employees, parents, pupils, and the community.
Abilities:
The ERICS ERSS Social Worker should have the ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form. Ability to meet state standards of physical and mental health. Valid California driver's license and appropriate transportation vehicle.

Qualified candidates must submit all items listed below. Application materials will be screened and selected candidates will be notified for further testing and/or interview.
- A complete chronological resume listing all periods of work, non-work and schooling
- Three letters of recommendation
- Photocopy of Master's Degree/Transcript
- Photo copy of certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

All qualified individuals interested in this position may apply online OR print and complete the application available at www.avdistrict.org. A complete chronological resume and three letters of recommendation (professional preferred) must be included with either the online or paper application. To submit a printed application, forward via email (tnaston@avhsd.org) or fax (661-952-5466) no later than the closing date listed on this announcement. You are strongly encouraged to also attach copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas demonstrating relevant training and education. Incomplete or late packets will not be considered. Be advised that any falsification and/or omission of information may be sufficient cause for immediate termination.