Social Services Coordinator and Student Advocacy Specialist

Social Services Coordinator/Student Advocacy Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Student Services FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Chief Officer of Student Services CONTRACT TERMS: 210 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE: Local Salary Schedule & APPROVED (HR): 05/28/2023
Supplement

REVISED (HR): 03/13/2026

SUMMARY: To provide overall leadership and coordination of a comprehensive social services program for
the school district. Responsible for policy and protocol development, articulation of program alignment with
the strategic direction of the district, consultation, collaboration, and program development with internal and
external stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: School Social Work Program and Homeless Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When
appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to
perform the essential functions of the position. Absences must be authorized by the incumbent's supervisor in
accordance with school system procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in
social work. Minimum five (5) years of experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level S-5 or
above required.

Essential Duties
 Responsible for oversight of homeless children & youth services 
Responsible for oversight of school social work program and completing yearly

individual evaluations for school social workers
 Responsible for oversight of school based mental health services
 District point of contact for students in foster care and coordination of related

services 
District point of contact for Lead school counselors and works with all school

counselors in coordinating, researching and implementation of social and emotional
wellness services 

Coordinates the development and implementation of school and district level
crisis/care counseling teams

 Works with staff and students to facilitate a smooth transition of all wrap around
services within the school district

 Coordinates, conduct and/or assists with professional learning related to areas of
expertise (i.e. homeless, child abuse, mental health, attendance, etc.)

 Collaborates with community agencies and stakeholders to assist students and their
families with identified needs

 Serves as a liaison between the school district and various community agencies as it
relates to identified needs for students and their families. Serves on community
boards and committees related to student needs when appropriate.

 Recommends and/or establishes programs of a preventative nature for staff, students
and parents to meet social and emotional needs of the various groups

 Collaborates with Director of Safety and Security to integrate behavioral health
supports into school safety plans

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of social work ethics, modalities and procedures; theories of human behavior and
development; case law and due process; community services and resources; school system policies and
procedures; program development and management; and parent’s rights and state guidelines

Skill in conflict resolution; writing; analytical thinking; working with diverse individuals and groups;
decision making; interviewing; community networking; creative resource development; organization and
record keeping; and problem solving

Ability to use relevant computer applications; prioritize tasks; and manage multiple assignments
simultaneously

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required
only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the
whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must
convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Vision: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Acuity (near and far vision), depth
perception (three dimensional vision), accommodation (adjustment of lens to eye to bring an object into
sharp focus), field of vision (area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on
a given point) and color vision (ability to distinguish and identify colors) are required factors.
Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine
discrimination in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts with or without
correction.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are not
characterized by high levels of hostility, social withdrawal or failure to communicate. Ability to be flexible
relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent
distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to
manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are
presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given
relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation
when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to
work steps or the final project.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a
quality work product by a designated deadline.
Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate business decisions.
Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors or layout features that detract from the physical
attractiveness or accuracy of a work product.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with
superiors, colleagues, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate
professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to
seldom be absent from work. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious
about work performance.