Field Unit Social Worker

Location: Social Work

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608151

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice.
• This position is posted as Field Unit Social Worker, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Social Worker.
• Position in housed off-campus in the local Department of Child Safety office. Requires travel for home visits, court hearings, client appointments and other work-related business.
• Must be eligible for a Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance.

Job Description

The Child Welfare Training Project at Northern Arizona University is a collaborative effort between the Northern Arizona University Social Work Department and the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS). The goal of the project is to recruit and train bachelor's and master's- level social workers to be competent Child Protective Services workers. The mission is to prepare social work students to be effective and competent child welfare workers who are able to promote the well-being of the children and families involved in the public child welfare system.

The Field Unit Social Worker functions as a case manager in a contracted DCS unit. The social worker manages approximately 10 out-of-home (ongoing) DCS cases. The social worker is responsible for teaching and modeling social work best practices for child welfare interns; refferring for, monitoring and evaluating reunification services; ensuring compliance with DCS policy and procedure.

DCS Case Management - 50%

• Provides ongoing case management to DCS clients served by the NAU Child Welfare Training unit.
• Manages approximately 10 ongoing DCS cases.
• Conducts child safety assessments.
• Refers for and monitors client progress in treatment services.
• Complies with agency documentation including case notes, Family Functioning Assessments, case plans, court reports, etc.,
• Initiates and schedules home visits to children, parents, and foster parents; communicates with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, community partners, and other team members.
• Complies with all state statutes, DCS policies, and regional operating procedures concerning DCS cases, including timely documentation.

Supervision of Social Work Interns - 40%

• Teaches, mentors, and supervises students in the Social Work/DCS scholarship program.
• Models best-practice approaches to students in client engagement, interviewing, assessment, and case planning.
• Applies social work theory, practice approaches, and knowledge of research to cases and communicates their application to students.
• Assists in the development and presentation of educational materials for students and other staff.
• Collaborates with/mentors students on assigned caseload.

Interagency Collaboration - 5%

• Represents the NAU Child Welfare Training Project/Program in the community and at community events.
• Attends Child Welfare staff meetings and interagency meetings with DCS.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
• License or License eligible as social worker in the State of Arizona.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• 2 years' experience as a Department of Child Safety Specialist in Arizona.
• Experience in providing educational supervision of students.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, techniques and professional standards in the field of social work; community organizations and social service programs; Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques; interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance, impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child welfare practices.
• Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and educational populations; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and making independent decisions.

Ability to:

• Work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities, sensitive/confidential information, and short deadlines Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems; recognize and address substance abuse issues in adults and children and develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/motor-vehicle-use-for-university-business/ can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $54,779 - $68,474. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

December 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

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