Social Worker; school-based

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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

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.

At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.
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

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

• 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…