Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Coordinator of Social Serivices to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year!  Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities.  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Coordinator of Social Services to join our school team. As the Coordinator of Social Services, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing social service programs to support the well-being and academic success of students in our school community.

Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles County, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,500 students and growing. Over the last decade, new developments like Charlestowne and New Town, situated along Highway 370, have contributed significantly to our increase in enrollment.  Orchard Farm has been named by staff as a Top Workplace since 2017.

The Orchard Farm School District offers a great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for the employee by the district.  Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development are also offered by the district.  Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS/PEERS, along with many supplemental policies and 403/457(b) plans.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults and cooperates with administrators, school resource officer, classroom teachers, counselors and nurses in assessing the mental and emotional state of the individual students having difficulties.
• Consults with and counsels parents in working to improve home situations whereby more favorable conditions will be attained regarding school work, behavior and attendance.
• Serves as liaison between the school and outside agencies such as the Welfare Department, Juvenile Court and other agencies responsible for child welfare.
• Makes home visits for the purpose of gathering helpful information on the student’s background and for developing cooperative home-school relationships.
• Helps families make appropriate social agency contact when needed.
• Serves as a liaison between home and school as needed.
• Participates with other members of the student personnel team in case conferences and regular staff meetings.
• Counsels students and parents in matters of attendance, behavior problems, emotional problems, family problems, and makes every effort to gain their cooperation.
• Provides resources for drug education classes, group meetings/therapy for students, parents and staff in cooperation with the assistant superintendent – student personnel services and the building principal.
• Helps to monitor attendance information with school counselors and principals and follows up on cases of chronic absenteeism that have proven unresponsive to counseling.
• Maintains and updates the directory of referral services yearly to be utilized in crisis situations affecting students such as suicide, alcohol and /or drug problems.
• Coordinates and/or develops in-service opportunities for all staff members related to mental health and social emotional learning.
• Assists counselors and administrators in outlining and implementing preventative programs for all students. Activities may include: classroom programs, school-wide activities, or connections to services.
• Serves as a member of the building/district crisis management team.
• Perform other appropriate school-related duties as assigned by the Principal/Executive Director of Student Services/Superintendent

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling or a related field

Missouri state licensure (LPC or LCSW)

Previous experience working in a school setting or with children and adolescents

Knowledge of social services, community resources and best practices in counseling and intervention.

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and viewpoints.
• Maintains composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, and avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult and stressful situations.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Must communicate appropriately with students, staff, and parents
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for students
• Perform basic computer functions such as email and internet use
• Use district software for finding student information
• Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

commensurate with experience and education level