School Social Worker Job Davison Michigan USA,Social Work

EFFECTIVE DATE

Immediate

LOCATION(S)

Gates Elementary School/Thomson Elementary School

ABOUT US

Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees,is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (may include, but not limited to)

1. Provides social work evaluations and services to students suspected to have a disability or special education students through the referral or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).

2. May provide pre-referral consultation to teachers and administrators regarding students with behavioral and/or adjustment problems.

3. Attends MET and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings.

4. Develops annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students on the caseload.

5. Provides consultation to parents/guardians regarding family and community adjustment.

6. Serves as liaison between the school and outside social agencies when appropriate.

7. Makes home visits for family consultation and evaluation.

8. Makes regular school visits according to established schedules.

9. Provides assistance to teachers and principals regarding students with adjustment problems.

10. Assists in the development of student behavior management plans, functional behavior assessments and manifestation determinations.

11. Collects data regarding behavioral intervention plans and services provided to students with disabilities.

12. Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student referred.

13. 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.

14. Assists with student threat assessment process.

15. Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

OTHER DUTIES

May travel to and from district sites, constituent school districts and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS Education

Masters Degree - Social Work required. Eligible for temporary or full approval as school social worker through the Michigan Department of Education. Must hold valid social work license (P.A. 61 of 2004) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Experience

None required; successful school social work experience preferred.

Skills/Other

1. Skilled in interviewing, individual and group treatment techniques.

2. Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for emotional impairment.

3. Demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff.

4. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

5. Ability to solve problems logically and effectively, to work independently, to manage multiple tasks with results and demonstrate effective time management skills.

6. Ability to utilize district technology…