Licensed Master Social Worker

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). 

• Recognized as a Social Worker in the State of Arkansas. 

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) ; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting youth or families in school-based, clinical, or community settings. 

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong foundation in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and case management. 

• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to disabilities, mental health, child welfare, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student and family rights. 

• Proven ability to engage high-risk youth with empathy, cultural competence, and trauma awareness. 

• Skilled in crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and coordinating community-based services. 

• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, and diverse school and community environments. 

Responsibilities:

Student Intake, Assessment, Interventions & Case Management 

• Serve as a trusted advocate by conducting student intakes, diagnostic assessments, and needs evaluations in alignment with student and family rights. 

• Translate assessment findings into effective short- and long-term intervention plans that support academic success and overall well-being. 

• Provide trauma-informed, one-on-one support, including emotional regulation coaching and timely crisis intervention. 

• Connect students and families to health, mental health, behavioral, and community resources in collaboration with LRSD Behavioral Health, ACASA, Family Peace Center, ARCC, and other partners. 

• Consult with school teams on attendance challenges, behavior concerns, homelessness, crisis response, mental health needs, child abuse/neglect, confidentiality, and other barriers to learning. 

• Advocate for appropriate services while supporting student retention, improved attendance, and successful transitions. 

Program Delivery, Student Engagement & Campus Integration 

• Serve as the embedded UAMS presence at ALE/ACC campuses and City of Little Rock youth centers, building strong, consistent relationships. 

• Deliver and support the Love Notes 4.1 curriculum in alignment with REAL Deal goals and student needs. 

• Lead REAL Deal Clubs, student ambassador initiatives, enrichment activities, and targeted small-group support sessions. 

• Collaborate closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, and youth program staff to create a coordinated, student-centered approach. 

• Support guest speakers, family engagement activities, and community partnership events. 

Documentation, Compliance & Program Reporting 

• Maintain accurate, timely case records and service documentation in accordance with UAMS, LRSD, and federal requirements. 

• Complete required data entry and reporting, including nFORM, Ensora assessments, student logs, service notes, and referrals. 

• Ensure compliance with laws governing confidentiality, disabilities, mental health, child welfare, mandated reporting, and student and family rights. 

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts and maintain fidelity to READY4Life reporting standards. 

Outreach, Training & Additional Responsibilities 

• Participate in required trainings, including trauma-informed care, Love Notes curriculum, LRSD professional development, and safety/compliance modules. 

• Support outreach, recruitment, summer boot camps, and virtual or in-person make-up programming. 

• Perform additional duties that support program goals and student success. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing