Social Worker; school-based

Position: Social Worker (school-based)
School Social Worker
Compensation Range: $56-61/hour


Location: Ann Arbor, MI;
Onsite – School Setting


Position Summary

The School Social Worker acts as a vital link between families, schools, and communities. They provide emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to help students access the general education curriculum. They serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Also, they provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models.

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Responsibilities
Key Duties

• Interpersonal leadership skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration, initiative).
• Successful experience in understanding adult learning principles and dispositions in order to successfully facilitate adult learning.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective Tier 1 social and emotional learning strategies such as Responsive Classroom, Zones of Regulation, and other Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a Multi-Tiered System of Support, including social and emotional assessments, intervention tools, strategies and resources in tier 2 and tier 3.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the CASEL Framework for developing social-emotional skills in students and school communities.
• Engage in progress monitoring of evidence-based interventions, analyzes data, and makes informed decisions about tiered interventions.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to student educational rights: 504s/ADA, Special Education/IDEA, Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, MDE:
  Seclusion & Restraint Policy

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details:
  School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 35 hours per week
• Contract length:
  School Year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET)
• Serve as a member of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams
• Plan with IEP team members to develop appropriate Goals and Objectives for eligible students
• Communicate effectively with all members of the IEP team, school district, and community.
• Provide instruction, modeling, and coaching to students and school staff in the implementation of effective behavior intervention strategies and techniques.
• Provide liaison, coordination, and case management services with schools, families, community agencies, and other resources to influence positive school outcomes for students.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement individual student threat response plans, monitor and support individual student plans
• Engage in crisis response as a Student Response Team member, trained in de-escalation
• Identify and work to prevent bias, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression that interfere with individual rights in the educational process.
• Ensure that prevention, assessment, evaluation, and special education services are sensitive to the diverse needs of the student's multi-cultural differences.
• Other duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or Office of Special Education

• Regular and predictable attendance

Education

• Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Master's Social Worker through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• Full Approval as MI School Social Worker

Benefits

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
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