Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Social Worker

Social Worker

Academic Support

Student Services

Reports to:

Principal/Director, Student & Academic Support Services

Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: $61,004 Mid-Point Salary: $74,117

Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Minimum 202 Type of Assignment:
Full-Time;
Exempt Contract Type:
Non-Chapter 21

This position is 100% grant funded. Annual employment is contingent on the availability of funds.

School Social Workers acknowledge and focus on the social, emotional, and societal factors that affect a student's overall success. They empower students and promote behavioral and health improvement, academic achievement, increase school attendance and improve self-esteem. School Social Workers enhance the district's ability to meet academic goals by providing home, school, and community assistance. This position is assigned full time (100%) to support the State Compensatory Education campus program to increase student academic achievement, reduce achievement gaps, and increase graduation rates for at-risk students (Fund
164).

Facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions, including response to school wide crises.

Provide evidence-based interventions to develop social emotional skills and increase academic success.

Provide case management, consultation, collaboration, community referrals and program development.

Assess psychological needs and provide psychoeducation for students referred for social emotional support and mental health services.

Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title 1.

Consult with campus administrators, teachers, and staff, regarding students' needs.

Ensure accountability of data related to student service provision by using a data platform software.

Adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidentiality and ethical standards based on Texas Education Agency (TEA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

Provide supervision for social work interns.

Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.

Participate in campus attendance committee, MTSS and other student support committees at the campus.

Conduct home visits and/or visits to community agencies.

Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university

Valid licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas State Board of Social Worker

Graduate internship in a social work setting, public school or community

Experience with at-risk populations and cross-cultural environments

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant

Hold a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record and meet and maintain liability insurance coverage

2+ related experience in social work

Experience working in a school setting

Bilingual ability in Spanish and English

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Knowledge of state and federal mandates, as they apply to Child Find, SPED, Title 1, teen parenting, early childhood, homelessness, foster care, migrant programs, and other special populations

Familiarity with community agencies, the services they offer, and the criteria for eligibility.

Know and adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidential and ethical standards

Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.

Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district personnel, business partners, and community.

Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title 1.

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

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