Licensed Social Worker

Job Details

Job Location:

Memphis, TN 38132
Department:
Student Services

Reports To:

Principal

Employment Type:

Full-Time
School Level: K–5

Location:

Southern Avenue Charter School

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to students and families to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional development, mental well-being, and overall success in the school environment. The Licensed Social Worker works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, special education personnel, families, and community agencies to identify and address barriers that may interfere with a student's ability to learn and thrive.

The Licensed Social Worker provides individual and group support, crisis intervention, case management, family engagement, behavioral support, and referrals to appropriate community resources. The position also assists the school in maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students.

• Provide individual and group social work services to students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, or family-related challenges.
• Conduct social-emotional assessments and assist in identifying student needs.
• Develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies based on individual student needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to students experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Assist students in developing appropriate coping, communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Support students experiencing grief, family changes, trauma, bullying, or other significant life events.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services, interventions, referrals, and student progress.

• Coordinate services for students who require additional social, behavioral, or community support.
• Participate in Student Support Team, MTSS/RTI, IEP, 504, and other intervention meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with school personnel to develop appropriate student intervention plans.
• Monitor referrals and follow up with students, families, and service providers.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and community providers when appropriate and authorized.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.

• Establish positive and professional relationships with parents and guardians.
• Provide families with information regarding available school, community, and social services.
• Assist families in accessing resources related to housing, food, transportation, healthcare, counseling, and other basic needs.
• Conduct parent/guardian conferences and provide support related to student concerns.
• Encourage meaningful family involvement in the student's educational and social-emotional development.

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address student behavioral concerns.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral interventions and support strategies.
• Provide social-emotional learning support and preventative programming.
• Identify students who may benefit from additional mental health or community-based services and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in school crisis response and intervention activities as needed.

• Work closely with teachers, administrators, counselors, special education staff, and other school personnel.
• Provide consultation to teachers regarding student social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings concerning student progress and intervention.
• Assist with developing and implementing…