Primary Purpose:
The Social Worker (Family Engagement Specialist) and Attendance Coach serves the team as a catalyst to open doors to new levels of appreaciton for parental support. He/she will engage parents in on-going coaching sessions for reading and math activities to take home and use with their children to foster positive early literacy and math skills. The FES/Attendance Coach will work with families to provide needed resources to lower the mobility rate and to increase attendance rates and oversees Parent Center, GED/ELS, workforce classes, etc. Experience in social work, a bachelor's degree and teaching experience is desired.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
Valid Texas license as a baccalaureate social worker (LBSW) granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
Knowledge and skill in casework methods
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
Experience:
2 years’ experience in social work preferred
Benefits:
- $378 Contribution to TRS Insurance
- 100% for TRS 1HD Health Insurance
- Dilley ISD will provide a $10,000 Life Insurance (no cost)
- Supplemental Benefits are offered through First Financial
- District Matches 457 Plan up to 3%
- District Employees are paid semi-monthly
- Dilley ISD offers the “Grow Our Own Program” to further your education
- Day Care Services at a minimal rate
- Staff housing first come, first serve
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