Social Worker

Manor-Independent-School-District

Manor (TX)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Manor Independent School District is hiring a Social Worker to provide case management, counseling, and community resource coordination for elementary through high school students. The role reports to the Whole Child Department and will collaborate with principals, counselors, teachers, and parents.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in social work (master’s preferred) and has experience with diverse families, trauma-informed practices, and cross-cultural settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
Master’s degree preferred; licensure current
Experience with diverse families and communities

Responsibilities

Provide case management for students with absences or barriers to learning
Assess family needs and conduct home visits
Refer to resource referrals and community services
Attend ARD and academic meetings to advocate for scholar wellbeing
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and parents to support student success
Support Truancy/attendance initiatives and enforce attendance laws

Skills

Community knowledge

Support agencies

Flexible hours

Multilingual

Cross-cultural

Academics/Behavior/Attendance

Leadership & teamwork

Education setting experience

Child development

Counseling skills

Casework management

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Social work theories

Legislation knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926068
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The school social worker provides unique services to children, youth, and their families to help the student attain maximum benefits from their school programs. School social workers have knowledge and a concern for the wide range of social, emotional, cultural, and economic differences among children, families, and communities. The Social Worker will assist the school principals and counselors but will report to the Director of the Whole Child Department.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, must maintain current licensure status

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be familiar with the community and support agencies
Must be adaptable to meet the needs of the families in the program in addition to working flexible hours to accommodate work in the evening
Preferred - ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients
Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
General knowledge of Academics, Behavior, and Attendance Supports
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, able to work in collaborative team based environments
Experience working in an educational, social service, or family support service setting
Experience with child development
Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
Knowledge and skill in casework management, investigation and intervention theories and practices
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, interviewing and analytical skills and interpersonal skills
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies
Knowledge in the areas of needs and risk assessment, crisis support, family dynamics, the impact of trauma, psycho-social functioning theories and practices and child protection theories, models and practices
Flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of settings and in a cross-cultural situation

Experience:

Must have 3-5 years experience working with youth, families, schools, and/or community outreach and at risk youth

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide case management services to elementary – high school students who have been identified as having chronic school absences, behavior problems, or other barriers to learning
Assess family needs and make home visits
Establish and follow through with resource referrals
Attend scheduled ARD and other academic meetings that assist with advocating for scholars well-being
Continue on-going case management documentation
Provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling as well as parenting groups as seen necessary
Support Student Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams
Notify appropriate agencies when abuse or neglect is suspected
Refer school staff and parents to resources in the community
Consult with administrative and instructional staff as well as mental health partners
Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment
Consult parents regarding their children’s academic performance, behavior, and needs
Plan, evaluate, and research interventions related to preventive and developmental student services
Collaborate with Truancy team for cases of unexcused and excessive absences and tardies and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws according to Texas Education Code §25.091
Conference regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy; work closely with counselors, teachers, and other staff to identify and counsel students at risk of dropping out, as well as their parents; confer with students in matters of attendance and tardiness and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance; conduct home visits and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems; maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including records of all cases investigated and reports required by the commissioner of education; implement and comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of student attendance
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
Assist with coordination of holiday support for families
Assist with coordination of district wide events for Whole Child such as the annual school resource fair
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
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
Facilitate professional development District Wide to assist with increasing awareness on trauma-informed schools
Coordinate the Department’s resource referral process, which can be used to assist children and families from each school
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisor, colleagues and partners
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, parents and partners
Maintain confidentiality
Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise 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:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (45 pounds or more)

Carrying (45 pounds or more)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions