Student Needs Liaison

Primary Purpose: Provide services, and when necessary, coordinate services with external agencies for students in need of non-academic support. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Service coordinating experience preferred Social work experience preferred not required Ability to obtain or currently in progress of a school counseling certification preferred Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Experience: Valid field experience in social work Major Responsibilities and Duties: Establish relationships with Campus and Special Services Counselors and Community Resource groups such as but not limited to Shelby County Coordination Group and local counseling services. Set a minimum of two (2) student support groups/clubs to meet one (1) time a week during flex lunch. At the direction of the Principal coordinate with students, teachers and parents academic support and intervention. Report weekly or more frequently as needed to the Principal regarding the progress of the interventions. Develop and oversee family resource opportunities for families of students in need of parenting or family support. Identify students in most need of emotional support and establish goals and counseling to make them less reliant on external counseling. Coordinate with the Special Services Transition Coordinator to offer similar services to select regular education at-risk students. Use effective referral process to assist students and others to use external and internal special programs and services. Plan a school program to ensure the identified needs, priorities and objectives are met. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. Educate school staff, parents and community about resource programs through public information program. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: Work inside, may work outside Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours