Social Support Workers

Background

Midland ISD (MISD) has been working to improve support to campuses and students related to Dropout Prevention, as well as, Mental and Behavioral Initiatives.

Position Function/Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Social Support Workers is to support the Executive Director of Student Services and the Student Services Department by supporting Truancy, Dropout Prevention, as well as, Mental and Behavioral initiatives.

Key skills for this position include a proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; problem-solving, work-stream management, and creative resourcefulness. candidates must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, have the ability to multitask, be resourceful, creative, and function as an effective team member.

Major Responsibilities

1.   Coordinate community resources for identified students to promote attendance and graduation.

2.   Provide support and intervention as needed related but not limited to truancy, dropout prevention, or behavior.

3.   Maintain records of students served.

4.   Communicate with the school principal or designee on a regular basis.

5.   Work effectively with multiple groups of stakeholders and internal clients to deliver high quality products on an ongoing basis.

6.   Self-motivate and demonstrate the capacity to prioritize, ensuring time is spent on highest leverage actions.

7.   Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate meaningful insights and to problem solve.

8.   Communicate efficiently: break down large and complex analyses into actionable recommendations while reserving the ability to drill deeper as needed.

10. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services.

11. Proficient in advanced features in Excel, Powerpoint and Google suite.

12. Outstanding written and oral communication and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground and improving life outcomes for all kids while

focusing on resources that will prevent dropout, behavioral limitations, or truancy. The candidate should have proven

experience managing people and multiple work streams. The successful candidate will most likely have had

experience in an educational setting and a minimum of 2-3 years of demonstrated operating experience and

leadership. The requirements for this position are:

Education: Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree highly desired.

Strategic Vision and Agility: Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and

       incorporate them into a work plan.

Leadership and Organization: Capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect with people

       both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower

       top-notch leaders from the bottom up, cultivate entrepreneurship and learn the strengths and weaknesses

       of the team so as to put people in a position to succeed. 

Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if

       limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome resistance to

        leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary.

Strong Interpersonal Skills: Sense of humor, and ability to work in a dynamic environment a significant plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing

the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility;

communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with

hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of

up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the

ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance is required.

Equipment used

Telephone

Computer and Printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.