School Social Worker

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

The Bentley Community School District is a thriving school district in the City of Burton, Michigan. We serve approximately 715 students in K-12th grades across three schools, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to join our faculty as a School Social Worker.

The School Social Worker assists students whose emotional/social problems interfere with their ability to obtain maximum benefit from the educational program. Acts as liaison between parents/guardians, school, and public and private agencies responsible for student care and services.

• Provides social work services to students with and without identified disabilities.
• Provides social work evaluations to students suspected of having a disability and re-evaluations as determined by the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
• Supports the vision and mission of Bentley Community School District by assisting students with their emotional needs.
• Provides consultation to parents/guardians regarding family and community adjustment.
• Serves as liaison between the school and outside social agencies when appropriate.
• Makes home visits for family consultation and evaluation.
• Makes regular school visits according to established schedules.
• Aids teachers and principals regarding students with adjustment problems.
• Assists in the development of student behavior management plans, functional behavior assessments, and manifestation determinations.
• Collects data regarding behavioral intervention plans and services provided to students.
• Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student referred; completes all required paperwork timely and efficiently.
• Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.

• May travel to and from student homes as assigned.
• Represents the district on various community services agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master-Social Work required or a BA of Social Work committed to earning a MS of Social Work within 24 months.
• Eligible for temporary or full approval as school social worker through the Michigan Department of Education within 24 months.
• Must hold valid social work license (P.A. 61 of 2004) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) or within 24 months of hire.
• Understands and will abide by the Michigan Code of Educational Ethics

• Skilled in interviewing individuals and groups.
• Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for emotional impairment.
• Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, parents/guardians, teachers, and staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems logically and effectively, to work independently, to manage multiple tasks with results, and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Ability to utilize district technology to and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
• Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position.
• Ability to work a flexible workday and work week, and work year.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to maintain a calm, poised and professional image at all times.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.

Reports To:

Building Principals

Workday/Week:
Full-time

Starting Date: ASAP

Compensation:
Salary based on experience Additional benefits include:
Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, MPSERS Retirement Plan, Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans