Social Worker- Elbert & Madison

Young World Physical Education; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 51,711 - 73,649; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Social Worker in Athens, Georgia. The role involves collaborating with student services, supporting students and families, and attending meetings as part of the team. Candidates need a valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate and must have a college degree.

The role requires up to 10 hours per week and focuses on student attendance, counseling, and providing referrals for needed services. Experience with high school students is preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate.
• Experience with high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring weekly student attendance.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Collaborate with other student services staff.

Skills

Ability to take direction and perform tasks independently

Experience with high school students

Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate

Master degree

Education

College degree

Job description

Social Worker - Elbert & Madison

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $45.50 to $45.50 Per Hour

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Site Director/s

Program Supervisor: Regional Director for Student Services

Sites Served: Elbert & Madison (sites served are subject to change based on student enrollment and needs)

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Valid Georgia School Social Worker certificate. If the Social Worker does not have a Social Work certificate, they will collaborate with a certified Social Worker from a partner site on certain job tasks.
• Experience with high school students preferred.
• Ability to take direction and perform tasks independently.
• Up to 10 hours per week.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Duties

Student Services

• Attend and participate in monthly Student Services Meetings as part of the site student services team.
• Regularly communicate with Mentors and Mentor Facilitator about student needs.
• Collaborate with other student services staff (Career Specialist, Counselor, Mentor Facilitator, Student Services Manager) to plan and implement activities.

Attendance

• Assist in monitoring weekly student attendance. Develop and implement attendance interventions; work to solve transportation issues.
• Work closely with Counselor, Site Administrators, Career Specialist, or other staff to develop and support ongoing Drop-Out Prevention and Drop-Out Recovery programs.

Direct Services / Student Support

• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Based on referral needs, counsel with students and parents; help families cope with economic struggles such as financial needs, housing, applying for Medicare/Medicaid, childcare, etc.
• Provide referrals for students or families needing medical treatment, mental health services, legal services, and other community services.
• Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or MTSS process as required.
• Follow up as appropriate with all referrals and enter casenotes.
• Work with the Regional Student Services Coordinator-Social Workers/McKinney Vento/Foster Care about services for students experiencing homelessness and students served through foster care.
• Serve as the site point-of-contact for students with severe health or mental health needs who may need services through HEAL (Hospital or Home Environment Access to Learning) and facilitate all paperwork and meetings.
• Assist with site referrals to the diaper bank, food bank or other community based resources.

Internal Support and Professional Development

• Train all staff on how to use the SWARM database to make referrals for services.
• Maintain appropriate school records and provide written reports and communication as appropriate.
• Read Foothills emails in a timely manner.
• Respond to surveys and reports by deadlines.
• Provide Site Director with appropriate data as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Job ID: 5705245

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Category

Student Services > Social Worker