Impactful School Social Work Liaison

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced liaison, social worker for a 12-month assignment to support student well-being and academic success through direct and indirect social work services.

The role focuses on strengthening partnerships among school, home, and community, guiding district initiatives, and providing case management, counseling, and data-informed interventions to improve graduation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field from a Georgia PSC-approved college/university.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional social work, counseling, or related experience.
• Valid Georgia PSC-approved certificate in school social work at level S-5 or above.
• Preferred: Valid Georgia PSC-approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6 or above; if not held, eligible for NPL certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates school-based prevention and intervention programs to support the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.
• Serves as a liaison between home, school, and the community by facilitating communication and collaboration with students, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Counsels students individually or in groups on issues such as grief, mental/physical health challenges, academic concerns, disciplinary matters, attendance problems, and family issues to ensure students' success.
• Serves as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues as required.
• Develops professional learning opportunities for school personnel and community groups while also hosting parent/family-centered programs that support the local community.
• Analyzes data to identify educational impediments, recommends solutions through complex analysis and consideration of multiple variables, and aligns strategies with resources to promote student success.
• Prepares reports for submission to GaDOE and/or DCSD, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Advises school administrators on critical issues impacting student achievement and assists in securing necessary tests or examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial interventions.
• Serves as a departmental liaison within divisions such as Equity and Student Empowerment to integrate services designed to improve student performance across various departments.
• Completes additional duties related to program administration, such as conferring with faculty about student matters and assisting parents in navigating educational systems for their children's benefit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.]

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university

Minimum three (3) years of professional social work, counseling, or closely related experience

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in school social work at level S-5 or above

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above preferred

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced liaison, social worker for a 12-month assignment to support student well-being and academic success through direct and indirect social work services.

The role focuses on strengthening partnerships among school, home, and community, guiding district initiatives, and providing case management, counseling, and data-informed interventions to improve graduation outcomes.