School Social Worker: Student Support & Family Advocate

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a Social Worker to support students and families by assessing needs, developing service plans, and coordinating referrals with community resources. The role involves collaboration with school sites to enhance student success and well‑being.

The LMSW certification and a Master’s degree in social work are required, with experience in school-based services preferred. Strong communication and mediation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work with LMSW certification.
• Experience with school-based social work practices is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with community resources and generate referrals.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student and family needs to develop individualized plans of services.
• Collaborates with outside services and school sites to provide referrals.
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and students to support learning.
• Participates in meetings and trainings to share information on district services.
• Responds to intervention requests to address student needs.

Skills

Assessment

Collaboration

Mediation

Referral coordination

Education

Master's degree in social work

LMSW certification

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a Social Worker to support students and families by assessing needs, developing service plans, and coordinating referrals with community resources. The role involves collaboration with school sites to enhance student success and well‑being.

The LMSW certification and a Master’s degree in social work are required, with experience in school-based services preferred. Strong communication and mediation skills are essential for this role.