What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Specialist – Site Level position at Tulsa Public Schools?
Full Job Description: Social Services Specialist - Site Level
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About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.
Position Summary: The Social Services Specialist works with a multidisciplinary team to build and maintain a cohesive, caring, and inclusive school community with tiered supports for addressing behavioral and mental health needs. This position requires the monitoring of student data to identify social, behavioral, and mental health supports needed to eliminate barriers to learning and enhance the academic success of students. The Social Services Specialist assists students and their families to connect with resources inside and outside the school to meet their unique needs. This licensed professional is available to provide short-term individual and group therapy and support school staff members in working more effectively with the school’s student population.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Oklahoma licensure or under supervision for licensure as one of the following:
o Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
o Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
o Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
