2026

Alabaster City Schools•Alley, MO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position aims to empower students, families, and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources that develop each student’s potential. The role involves providing support, referral, and follow-up services for targeted students and students attending Alabaster City Schools. The Interventionist/School Social Worker will also assist personnel in various departments to establish and implement plans for at-risk students, and work with external agencies to support children and families.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

LCSW or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of five years' successful professional social work experience in child welfare and adolescents preferred.
Experience in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Furnish leadership and assist with the formulation of a desirable educational program for the students of Alabaster City Schools.
Provide support, referral, and follow-up services for targeted students and students attending Alabaster City Schools.
Assist personnel in Student Services, Special Education, Federal Programs, and other programs to establish and implement a plan of action for at-risk students.
Assist schools, school nurses, and families in obtaining social and/or health services for children.
Work with the Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Court, and other agencies in the development and implementation of family intervention.
Conduct home visits as a liaison between school and home.
Assist school officials, teachers, Juvenile Court, and parents with developing a plan of action for students who are at-risk of dropping out of school and/or having attendance and behavior problems.
Serve as an advisor to administrators, counselors, and teachers concerning assigned program of intervention.
Be regular and punctual in attendance.
Conduct Parent Education/Parenting Support classes.
Provide crisis intervention and assessments.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Work with higher education to supervise social work interns.
Attend Juvenile Court proceedings of behalf on Alabaster City Schools including Early Warning, Truancy Court, and Agency Meetings.
Perform other duties that might be reasonably assigned.