Social Worker Job at Alabama Department of Education in Hartselle

Job Summary

VACANCY

Social Worker

School/worksite: Based at the Central Office

Specific Information:

Posting Period: October 6, 2025 to October 20, 2025

Interested applicants may apply through the ALSDE HireTrue website:

https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/e64590f9-2bf7-449a-83a5-2e87b4bbf959?subdivision=Hartselle%20City

Deadline for accepting applications: October 20, 2025 or until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW). A MSW from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work education preferred.
2. Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.
3. A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a social work practice setting working with children, youth, and families. Experience working with substance abuse, mental health issues, and/or school-based social work preferred.
4. Demonstrates effective skills in problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations
5. Possesses knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education in Alabama
6. Successfully completes required criminal history check.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To: Special Services Coordinator

Contract Type: 12 Month FLSA: Exempt

Job Goal: To provide assistance with mental health services and to ensure the successful transition of students between schools. To assist all students and families to increase the quality of education and community living.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Works with students, families, teachers, and administrators to identify and address the social/emotional, mental health, and wellness needs of students through collaboration with school-based and community mental health professionals, including school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, school psychologists, and school resource officers.
2. Works with parents/guardians, teachers, school principal/principal's designee, and community-based resources, the school social worker implements strategies that promote students' positive school adjustment.
3. Comply with State and federal statutes; Participates in the evaluation, identification, classification and placement of all pupils requiring Special Education
4. Performs a social assessment of student and family needs for evaluation, including observation of the student, and evaluation of family, school and community factors, which contribute to the student's social and academic adjustment within the educational setting
5. Reports social work findings regularly.
6. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators and others.
7. Develops youth leadership and empowerment skills.
8. Facilitates restorative practices, conflict resolution, and small group mental health counseling (i.e. anger/stress management, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
9. Serves as liaison to/for community resources, including providing next steps for short and or long term therapy, intervention, and advocacy.
10. Works with truancy officers.
11. Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
12. Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
13. Model and maintain high ethical standards.
14. Respond, maintain, and/or submit required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Evaluation:

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hartselle City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. The terms of employment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Hartselle City Board of Education Policy Manual, the Students First Act and the Hartselle City Board of Education