Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Library Social Work Manager in Lexington

Job Title: Library Social Work Manager

Requisition Number: RE52382

Department Name: 8T110:College of Social Work

Work Location: Louisville, KY

Grade Level: 46

Salary Range: $52,021-85,800/year

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MSW

Equivalencies Information: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: 5 years

Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in KY

Physical Requirements: repetitive motion typical of desk work; sitting/standing/bending/twisting/typing; prolonged exposure to computer screens; lifting/pushing/pulling up to 30lbs

Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.

Job Summary: Since 1983, College of Social Work has been a leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

Responsibilities

Systematic Management of Social Work in Libraries

• Identify, create and sustain liaison relationships with libraries and community referral resources for library patrons.
• Track and monitor trends in needs being presented by patrons to libraries.
• Work with library staff to learn about challenges that need to be addressed, with specific attention to vicarious trauma concerns.
• Examine library systems, policies, and practices for improvements, and collaborate with library staff on specific plans for implementation of improvements.

Training

• Support library staff through preparing and providing trainings and important information on managing community needs through the library environment.
>Develop training and academic content pertaining to library social work.
• Maintain training records and provide written training reports, as needed.

Social Work Supervision – Non-Clinical

• Develop and oversee implementation of Library Social Work Fellowship training program.
• Provide supervision, instruction, and support leadership for any social work practicum students participating in the fellowship.
• Provide assessment and feedback to student fellows and lead performance evaluations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Deadline To Apply: 12/04/2025

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