MS Student Support Specialist 2526 School Year

Primary Purpose:

Works with district and school staff students parents and the community to support physical and psychological safety efforts district wide. Serves as an instructional leader in development and program improvement and provides services to meet the unique needs of students who are identified as at risk.

Education / Certification:

1. Masters preferred in Social Work or a related field.
2. Licensure required (LBSW/ LCSW/ LMSW)
3. Previous experience working with highrisk student population.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

1. Ability to evaluate and monitor program effectiveness and program compliance.
2. Knowledge of best practices in trauma informed care crisis response substance abuse and the effects on student learning and behavior.
3. Exhibits organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills.
4. Knowledge of casework methods and individual/group counseling skills
5. Awareness of and ability to access community resources.

Experience / Other Requirements:

1. Three years of experience providing services in an educationalsetting.
2. Experience developing student support plans with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Experience presenting training to large and small groups.
4. Personal cell phone is to handle District related business including after hours or when away from the office on District business.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinates the implementation of TEXSHEP (Texas Support for Homeless Education Program) grant award and ensures grant compliance.
2. Compiles maintains and files all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents required for programs/grants assigned.
3. Coordinates with school counselors nurses teachers attendance officers as well as community agencies and health care centers to identify various eligible program participants.
4. Provides support for all student support services programs.
5. Serves as intake officer/social worker and student / family advocate.
6. Provides crisis support and counseling to students and their parents.
7. Informs students and parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law including compulsory attendance.
8. Provide support to the McKinney Vento Program and maintain records for reporting for Pregnancy Education and Parenting (PEP) Homeless and Foster Services.

Consultation

1. Provides training for staff parents community and students related to programs served Trauma Informed Care etc.
2. Consultsparents teachers administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
3. Maintainsa communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
4. Developsand maintainspositive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
5. Usesan effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services i.e.counseling mental health etc..

Administration

1. Complies with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and Professional Code of Ethics.
2. Complies with all District routines and regulations.
3. Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
4. Communicates effectively with colleagues students and parents.

Professional

1. Adheres to ethical and legal standards and modelsofbehavior that is professional and responsible.
2. Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
3. Responsible for properly maintaining District records adhering to all policies set forth by the District for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here 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.

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.
2. Regular district wide travel to student homes and multiple locations as assigned.
3. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
4. Prolonged use of computer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority