Social Worker Programs Special Education - Secondary

Job Title

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Working closely and in direct collaboration with the respective teachers to provide counseling and behavior management to increase academic success.
• Provide social skills training for students in classrooms.
• Assist in crises either with CPI and/or referrals to mental health agencies for screening.
• Assists the teacher in conducting behavior analyses.
• Develop and update Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist in completion of a determination of a Propensity for Violence Risk Analyses for students.
• Assist in the transition of students entering or transitioning out of the programs.
• Works closely with Swanson Center to ensure appropriate individual and family counseling for each student.
• Provides a bridge for the families to partner with the programs for the success of the respective child.
• Submit Medicaid reimbursement for students counseled on a monthly basis.
• Actively seeks parent permission for placements, Medicaid, and other important matters.
• Assist in the writing of individualized education programs as it relates to mental health supports.
• Uses evidence-based practices as they relate to behavior management, setting a strong, consistent routine, and character building.
• The Social Worker may be called upon to conduct or assist in non-violent physical restraint.
• Performs Medicaid reimbursement.
• Able to coach and model social skills for teachers and students.
• Coordinate all social services for families within assignment and assist in wrapping services around the student.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master of Social Work degree
• License in Social Work
• A valid license issued by the Indiana Department of Education endorsed as a School Social Worker
• Experience in handling crises, including referrals to mental health agencies

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:
Salary, per MCEA Agreement

Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance