Liberty Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Social Worker.   

Liberty Middle School 

Anticipated Start Date: March 4, 2025

Anticipated End Date: May 23, 2025

Social Worker

Purpose Statement
The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operation in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, and referring students and families to other agencies.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support life and educational objectives.
• Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district and supporting child's educational program.
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
• Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students (e.g. parent/teacher, parent/student, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede student's success.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides one-on-one, individual or group counseling sessions for students (e.g. social, behavioral, grief, teen pregnancy, violence,suicide, school attendance, etc.) for the purpose of giving emotional and psychological support.
• Responds to all inquiries from students, parents, teachers, administration for the purpose of providing information on district support services, potential intervention methods, and/or educational programs; and ensuring compliance with public education laws.
• Serves as a liaison between school and outside agencies (e.g. Division of Family Services, Juvenile Court, substance abuse counselors, physicians, etc.) for the purpose of providing therapeutic options for individuals and families to explore.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicate effectively in verbal and written form; work agreeably with students and parents, as well as associates, consulting professionals, community and state agency personnel; motivational techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emotional and behavioral issues, treatment methods, relations with community agencies, restraining methods.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: problem solving; and conflict resolution.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:  Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education:   Masters Degree in Social Work
Equivalency:
Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses:  Missouri Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) or

                                       Missouri Masters of Social Work License (LMSW) or

                                       National Association of Social Workers Certificate preferred
Continuing Educ. / Training: Maintain Certificate/License

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status:    Exempt

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Liberty Public School District #53 are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.