Risk Social Worker at Grand River Academy

Overview

At Risk Social Worker at Grand River Academy – National Heritage Academies

Location:

Livonia, MI. Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. This role is part of National Heritage Academies.

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, monitor progress on IEP goals, and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students and monitor responses to interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans; provide support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to support educational and behavioral interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral, emotional, and environmental issues affecting student participation in learning; collaborate with school staff to implement strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in accordance with program standards in school social work.

• Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.
• Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
• Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
• Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.
• National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs