Central Office _ Senior Coordinator, Social Work Services (Social Work Services) 2026-2027

About the role

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Coordinator, Social Work Services.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs social work services, overseeing programs for student and family support, and engaging with stakeholders to address issues as they arise.
• Supervises the school's social workers in their provision of social work services to students, ensuring high-quality support and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborates with educational staff on the development and implementation of student support plans, and provides technical expertise as needed.
• Evaluates the performance of assigned staff, offering feedback and guidance to foster professional growth and improves service delivery.
• Maintains accurate records and reports related to social work activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitors case documentation for quality assurance purposes, verifying that all records meet required standards and guidelines.
• Provides in-depth knowledge of functional areas within the school's social work services, addressing complex issues that may arise.
• Manages problems that are not clearly defined by developing innovative solutions in collaboration with other professionals or stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum five (5) years of managerial/administrative level or school-based closely related experience in the field of social work, counseling, or closely related area required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.