Social Worker

Job Title: Social Worker

Reports to: Director for Student Services

Dept.: LEISD

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Scale: AP2

Calendar:  203 Days

Primary Purpose:  Perform case management and counseling support services to help students resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their ability to enjoy the benefits of the educational process. Function as part of the pupil services team to formulate plans with the school, student, and parents.

Qualifications:  

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
• Valid Texas license as a baccalaureate social worker (LBSW) granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners is required
• Valid Texas license as a master social worker (LMSW) granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners is preferred

Experience:

• 2 years experience in social work

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct individual and group counseling support sessions to encourage positive peer relationships and enhance social development of students including developing the ability to accept responsibility for their actions, resolve conflicts, develop decision-making skills, and handle crises. Work with students to improve attendance.
• Perform case management services with parents to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s barriers and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources.
• Provide crisis support and counseling support to students, parents, and school staff.
• Coordinate and integrate school and community resources and refer school staff and parents to community resources where appropriate.
• Identify and explore causes of students’ dysfunction as it relates to the home, school, and community including making home visits to gather information relating to students. Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures
• Work with school personnel to help students explore alternative education programs and career counseling.
• Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations that are not referred for direct district or outside services.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities. Develop and conduct parenting training and support groups.
• Consult with parents regarding their children’s academic performance, behavior, and needs.
• Inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law including compulsory attendance.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of social work services and make changes based on the findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise persons completing practicum or internship through a college or university program with a LMSW license.

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 (under 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities

Environment:  Work inside, regular district wide travel to student homes and other campuses. Work must be performed on-site

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además,  el  distrito  escolar  no  discrimina  a  ningún  empleado  o  candidato  a  empleo  que  actúe  oponiéndose  a  ese  tipo  de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.