UTHS Lead Social Worker, OutreachEngagement

:Assessment:Assess and verify short-term and long-term goals of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program.Uses data to make decisions and adjustments to the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) anize resources, develop systems, and communicate with UTHS administration to align and prioritize work to achieve measurable goals.Assess staff needs and provide support for implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices.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.Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff for implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices effectively across programs.Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with the Director of Graduation Pathways to ensure student success.Work to assist instructional support and the MTSS system.Workclosely with UTHS administrative staff to coordinate student municate 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 and Emotional 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 districts campus improvement plan.Update and prepare engagement and participation data for monthly and quarterly reports.Student Monitoring and Support:Monitor students in the 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

Created: 2026-03-13