School Social Worker – Elementary (.FTE

District/Organization: Lincoln Consolidated Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: Per Lincoln Education Association Master Agreement (LEA)

SUMMARY

The Social Worker provides social services and instructional assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of students identified as functioning at a higher risk or with the greatest potential for academic failure. The Social Worker provides additional support services for students and families beyond the scope and sequence of regular social work services respective to the students’ needs. The Social Worker will assist identified students by helping them cope with and resolve issues in their everyday lives, such as family and personal issues.

In addition, the Social Worker will conduct research, advocate for improved services, and/or become involved in planning or academic mentorship and monitoring of students.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Applicant must have at least a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Early Intervention experience preferred.
• Applicant must have full approval from the Michigan Department of Education as aSchool Social Worker.
• Previous Section 504 experience preferred.
• Training, expertise and experience with a variety of disabilities including EI, LD, CI, OHI and ASD, including specific knowledge and experience in the evaluation of emotional impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, consultative and communication skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with special education law, theory, service delivery and procedures.
• Certification in or willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.