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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

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

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

Required Related Experience :

5 yrs

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.

To assist in actualizing our mission, we seek a qualified Library Social Work (LSW) Manager. In this role, you will develop, deliver, and manage LSW programs in Louisville. In addition, you will oversee the Library Social Work Fellow Program, which is part of a unique partnership between the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky and Louisville Metro Free Public Libraries. The position’s job responsibilities are as follows :

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

Social Work Supervision – Non-Clinical

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Deadline to Apply : 12 / 12 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.