Social Worker ElementaryMiddleHigh Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and allSocial Workeropenings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

BASIC FUNCTION:Under general direction of assigned supervisor provide case management; conduct individual and family assessments; make referrals provide crisis intervention counseling and facilitate education groups for students parents and school staff.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

E Essential Functions

Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Pupil Personnel Services Credential Specialization in School Social Work

• Assess home school personal and community factors that may affect a students learning. E
• Interview students to provide skill assessment and identification of needs.E
• Consult with teachers administrators and other staff regarding social emotional and behavioral needs of students to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate plan for students.E
• Identify and provide intervention strategies for students and their families including counseling case management and crisis intervention counseling.E
• Determine which students need immediate assessment and prioritize services.E
• Participate in Individualized Education Program Meetings; coordinate Service Team Meetings Student Study Team Meetings and Student Attendance Review Team/ Board Meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results.E
• Identify problems contributing to students attendance issues; develop and implement programs to provide students opportunities to improve their attendance.E
• Prepare written materials about the available agencies; makes presentations to students families and staff.E
• Provide outreach casework and support services including home visits individual and group short-term counseling family intervention and student group.E
• Assist students and their families in obtaining necessary services monitor progress toward successful utilization and completion of services.E
• Serve as District liaison among students and their families group home personnel community agencies county probation departments and the Department of Social Services.E
• Develop and maintain necessary tracking mechanisms and records to manage casework including follow-up information.E
• Advocate for students and their families who experience difficulties in obtaining necessary services.E
• Participate with staff in education such as mental health diversity growth and development self-esteem sexuality and drug/alcohol.E
• Coordinate and facilitate inter-agency services for students including students educational and social background high school completion plan vocational assessment and emancipation plan.E
• Maintain confidentiality.E
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work counseling psychology sociology or a closely related field.
• A Masters degree in social work.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Social Work authorization
• Valid California Drivers License
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures governing workscope
• Principles and practices of social casework including group work and community organizations
• Current instructional materials and techniques governing workscope
• Diverse academic socio-economic cultural ethnic and disability backgrounds of District students
• Psychosocial emotional interviewing techniques for students and families
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
• Correct English usage grammar spelling and punctuation
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret and implement applicable laws codes policies procedures and District regulations governing workscope
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws codes rules and regulations and new developments and research in the field governing workscope
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Work independently
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship among students parents District staff and the community
• Plan and organize work
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Compile and analyze information and prepare reports
• Operate personal computer related software and other office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment school site home visits; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential exposure to violent and emotional students and dissatisfied adults

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; standing walking or sitting for extended periods of time; properly restrain individuals to ensure safety; lifting carrying pushing and pulling moderate weight objects; bending and twisting at waist and neck; kneeling and bending at the waist reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both arms and hands and fingers while performing duties seeing to read write and use a computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program activity or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race religion color national origin ancestry age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender sex or sexual orientation.

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