Central Office _ School Social Worker (Social Work Services)

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press \"shift + =\". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled \"Explore your accessibility options\". Frontline Applicant Tracking - DeKalb County School District Central Office _ School Social Worker (Social Work Services) 2026-2027 JobID: 23583 Date Posted: 11/2/2026 Closing Date: 12/02/2026 The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional School Social Worker. Salary Grade/Schedule : Z - Schedule Salary Schedules : Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Title: School Social Worker Collaborate with students, parents, and school staff to assess and address learning barriers. Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to enhance academic and social outcomes, and connect individuals with community resources and services as needed. This role requires expertise in the field and the ability to operate with limited oversight. Essential Job Duties Assist parents, students, and school staff in identifying needs that interfere with learning, and work collaboratively to solve these problems. Provide direct services such as individual and short-term supportive counseling to students, along with educational, psycho-social, and behavioral support. Conduct home visits to assess situations and provide support, and monitor school attendance and intervene when necessary. Engage in consultation and collaboration with teachers, staff, and external agencies to facilitate the integration of services for students. Serve as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues as required. Complete complex analysis related to job functions, recommending solutions that involve consideration of multiple variables to enhance student support systems within the educational environment. Manage crises by providing therapeutic support and interventions for students with severe emotional and behavioral issues. Make referrals to community resources and coordinate these efforts to effectively meet the needs of students and families. Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with school personnel and families regarding student well-being. Participate actively in the development of school policies related to student welfare, and implement procedures to ensure compliance with child protection laws. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required . Minimum one (1) year of professional social work, counseling, or closely related experience required . Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved certificate in school social work at level S-5 or above required . Postings current as of 11/5/2026 9:09:00 AM CST. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact DeKalb County School District directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr