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School Social Worker- 12 Month
full-time•Memphis

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Memphis

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full-time

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About this role

Purpose and Scope

The essential function of the position within the organization is to facilitate the provision of services to students and families regarding social, behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges. The position is responsible for evaluating students' needs, assisting in preparing and implementing plans to assist them with behavioral/social/psychological issues, proving individual and group counseling, providing consultation to teachers and other professionals, maintaining accurate and complete case records, and performing related work as required. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinates and implements evaluations of students social-emotional functioning to determine need for the implementation of or continuation of specialized services.
  • Gathers information through psychosocial assessments and standardized measurement tools to establish diagnostic formulations, appropriate goals and related objectives to address the academic, social, behavioral and emotional needs of students.
  • Identifies factors in the students home, school, and community environments that may negatively or positively impact the students education.
  • Consults and collaborates with school psychologists, teachers, parents, and others to develop behavioral management plans, facilitate students learning, track progress, and promote social-emotional adjustment through direct or indirect intervention strategies.
  • Participates in student support, IEP, and 504 program meetings.
  • Provides individual and group counseling of students and family counseling as appropriate.
  • Observes students in the class room setting.
  • Provides parent and teacher consultation to address management of student progress in academics, behavior, and communication skills.
  • Serves as an advocate for students and a liaison between schools and appropriate agencies which can provide services to students in need of additional assistance; facilitates collaborative programs with social, community and mental health agencies; advocates for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of students and families.
  • Prepares and submits accurate and complete documentation of all assigned cases; maintains required confidentiality.
  • Attends training, conferences, and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from staff, parents, medical personnel, and students regarding services.
  • Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, and entering and retrieving computer data.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

    • Minimum Qualifications

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in social work and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience. Requires licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker by the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (TBSWL) and Licensed School Social Worker by the Tennessee Department of Education. Licensed Clinical Social Work credential through the State of Tennessee is preferred. Requires a valid Driver's license. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

     

    Degree Equivalency Formula:

     

    Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

    Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included. 

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Social Work,Counseling,Behavioral Management,Psychosocial Assessment,Collaboration,Advocacy,Documentation,Consultation,Individual Counseling,Group Counseling,IEP Participation,Family Counseling,Observation,Community Services,Training,Communication

    About Memphis Shelby County Schools

    A Major, Urban School District on the
    Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap

    Our Mission
    Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.

    • Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.

    • Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.

    Our Future
    Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.

    We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Education Administration Programs

    What you'll do

    • The School Social Worker is responsible for evaluating students' needs and implementing plans to assist them with various challenges. They provide counseling, collaborate with educators and families, and maintain accurate case records.

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    Why join Memphis Shelby County Schools as a School Social Worker- 12 Month?

    Memphis Shelby County Schools is a leading Education Administration Programs company.

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