Trion City Schools is accepting applications for a School Social Worker to support student mental health, attendance, safety, and family engagement across the district. School officials say the position plays a critical role in providing counseling services, coordinating support plans, and connecting students and families with community resources.

According to the job description, the social worker will provide individual and small-group counseling, conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments, and help develop intervention and behavior support plans in collaboration with school teams. The position also focuses on assisting students experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family disruption, or substance use concerns.

The role includes working with school staff to address chronic absenteeism, coordinating attendance plans, conducting home visits when allowed, and helping families overcome barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, and access to healthcare. Crisis response duties include participating in protocols related to self-harm concerns, abuse or neglect allegations, and other significant behavioral incidents.

In addition, the social worker will collaborate with families, educators, and community partners, serve as a liaison to local agencies, and help coordinate referrals to mental health providers, DFCS, juvenile court, public health, food banks, and other support services. The position also supports school-wide initiatives such as PBIS, restorative practices, MTSS/RTI, and staff training in trauma-informed practices and de-escalation strategies.

Those interested are encouraged to contact Trion City Schools for application details and qualifications.