Social Worker

Young World Physical Education

Manor (TX)

On-site

USD 53,119 - 74,880

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Manor, Texas, seeks a dedicated School Social Worker to lead social and mental health services in schools. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to boost student attendance and academic performance.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's and preferably a Master’s Degree in Social Work, with experience in crisis intervention and relational development. Salary ranges from $53,119 to $74,880 yearly.

Qualifications

Experience with crisis intervention and group counseling.
Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling and facilitate groups.
Maintain positive relationships with campus personnel.
Conduct outreach to parents and develop parental involvement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Job Description

The School Social Worker is a site-based leader for social and mental health services. The School Social Worker regularly interfaces with principals, counselors, and staff to empower young people to meet their full potential. The School Social Worker is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and facilitating groups, individual case loads, family engagement, and programs at campuses to increase attendance, improve behavior, and increase academic goals. In addition, facilitating program implementation, monitoring progress, and program evaluation are components that lead to continuous improvement. Additional services and support include support to a student’s family, and support for program partners, interns, and volunteers who may be assigned to the campus.

Education/Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Master’s Degree in Social Work

Experience

Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, referrals, group counseling, supportive guidance, and case Management experience
Experience working with school-age youth and vulnerable populations, and families
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with staff, school personnel, community partners, students and families, team members, and volunteers.
Highly self‑motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength‑based leadership
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Essentail Job Functions

Program Adminstratio

Program Design and Support: You will conduct annual needs assessments and use the data to inform program design and to help identify appropriate resources
Campus Management: You will maintain positive relationships with campus personnel, market the program appropriately, lead the student referral processes and campus based services.
Data Management and Program Evaluation: You will implement effective data management systems which will be used for monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and ensuring student growth in Academics, Behavior, and Attendance.

Campus Team Management

Professional Development: You work with team members to develop a professional development plan for partners, teachers, staff, administrators, etc.
Team Supervision & Evaluation: You will provide ongoing supervision and support to interns.
Leading Team Culture: You will communicate relevant information including school policies/procedures/practices to the team and promote and maintain department culture/standards/systems

Student Services

Counseling & Facilitation: You will provide individual counseling to students, facilitate groups, case management and practice crisis management as needed
Parental Engagement: You will conduct outreach to parents and develop parental involvement as needed
Support the MTSS Campus Coordinator: You will help with addressing root causes to truancy, student behavior, and road blocks to student achievement.

Campus and Community Relationships

Represent Manor ISD: You will represent Manor at school and community meetings and events and make presentations where appropriate
Conduct home visits: You will confer regularly with teachers and parents at school, home, community spaces, and virtual spaces.
Event Management: You will organize and coordinate school and community events and advocate for the program. You will host “open houses” or other events for personnel/teachers/parents, and communicate information and activities using appropriate avenues. Support the MISD Mental Health Fair and Back to School Resource fair, and other MISD events as directed.

Requirements

Become CPR Certified
Access to reliable transportation

Supervisory Responsibilities

Able to Supervise BSW and/or MSW Interns

Equipment used

Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands