UTHS Lead Social Worker, Outreach - Austin - The University of Texas at Austin

    The University of Texas at Austin
    The University of Texas at Austin Austin

    1 day ago

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    Description

    Job Details

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    Purpose

    The lead social worker at UTHS will work with both 9-12th grade students and adult learners to increase social, emotional, and academic success. This position will work in collaboration with the high school and adult learner programs to increase student engagement and monitor and support the social, mental, and emotional well-being of our students. Additionally, this position will help maintain a support staff to work with and support students in our programs. After a successful probationary period, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA).

    This position is currently grant funded through 06/30/2026 with renewal is contingent on continued receipt of grant funding and satisfactory performance. 

    Responsibilities

    Assessment:

  • Assess and verify short-term and long-term goals of the Social andEmotional Learning (SEL) program. 

  • Uses data to make decisions and adjustments to the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program. 

  • Organize resources, develop systems, and communicate with UTHS administration to align and prioritize work to achieve measurable goals. 

    • Administration and Implementation:

  • Design and implement professional development to support the social emotional learning curriculum and instruction using best practices, including research on theory and content standards with particular emphasis on students in the foster care system.

  • Design Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) education workshops for staff, students, parents, and community.

  • Stay up to date and current on best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). 

  • Travel to attend mentoring sessions, conferences, and training sessions and to participate in marketing opportunities for the UTHS programs and services. (up to 20%)

  • Supervise, support and mentor any Social Work interns and ensure they provide high quality services and high levels of engagement with UTHS students. 

    • Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with the Director of Graduation Pathways to ensure student success.

  • Work to assist instructional support and the MTSS system.

  •  closely with UTHS administrative staff to coordinate student services.

  • Communicate with internal and external partners to support all students, including partners from a variety of departments/colleges at the University of Texas and state agencies.

  • Consult and work collaboratively with administration, staff, and Director of Graduation Pathways concerning Social andEmotional Learning(SEL) needs of students and provides guidance on designing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) integration into the schools and programs.

  • Create and work collaboratively for the integration of district wide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)education aligned with the district's campus improvement plan.

  • Update and prepare engagement and participation data for monthly and quarterly reports.

    • Student Monitoring and Support:

  • Monitor students in the Empower, UTHS-Texas and UTHS-International programs. 

  • Monitor student progress, achievement, grades, emotional/mental health.

  • Identify and use motivational strategies to connect students to services to support overcoming day-to-day obstacles. 

  • Provide engagement support for students to ensure participation is ongoing throughout enrollment through graduation.

  • Coordinate and prepare student support materials and mentoring sessions online and face-to-face, webinars, group, and individual mentoring.

  • Other duties as assigned

    • Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work (MSW/MSSW), counseling, education, or a closely related field with at least five years as a professional clinical social worker.

  • Certified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

  • Experience working in an educational setting, implementing support for a variety of student groups, supporting students/adults to high levels of engagement, targeted objectives and tracking and reporting data. 

  • Experience with online applications TEAMS, ZOOM, MEET, CAMPUS. 

  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task with high level of proficiency. 

  • Professional demeanor. 

  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills. 

  • Ability and willingness to supervise and support social work interns.

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    Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience with adult learners

  • 3+ years of experience providing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) support to a variety of audiences including student and adult groups

  • 3+ years of experience in an educational setting; experience supervising social work interns

    • Salary Range

    $70,000 + depending on qualifications.

    Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment

  • Use of manual dexterity

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

  • Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds

    • Work Shift

  • Standard 8am - 5pm

  • Flexible Work Arrangements eligible after a successful probationary period.

    • Required Materials

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

  • Letter of interest

    • Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented by uploading any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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    Employment Eligibility:

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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    Retirement Plan Eligibility:

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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    Background Checks:

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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