TEMPORARY: Social Worker (High School)

Position: School Social Worker
Reports To: Director of Special Education
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for a creative, compassionate, and caring School Social Worker. A successful candidate would provide support services to students with social, emotional, and academic difficulties, as well as diagnostic and consultative support to teachers, administration, and parents/guardians/families. Covenant House Academy is an alternative charter high school serving students, ages 16-22, in pursuit of their high school diploma. We offer students a self-paced environment that allows them to recover credits and develop the knowledge and life skills needed to succeed in life. Our mission is simple…Absolute Love and Respect Quality Education = Success! www.covenanthouseacademy.org/
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate students to determine their need for school social work or other services.
• Complete and present a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and the local educational agency within required timelines.
• Assist in the development and implementation of measurable IEP goals and objectives.
• Participates in IEP, MET, and other meetings as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures including, but not limited to, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Communicate with mental health/child services or other agencies to coordinate services.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences as appropriate.
• Make referrals for students and parents to appropriate resources with the school or community.
• Participate in Child Study, Eligibility, and Special Education related meetings.
• Serves as a resource to parents about the needs of students and consults with parents as needed.
• Inform teachers and parents of available special services for students.
• Adhere to laws and procedures involving child abuse/neglect.
• Maintain an advocacy role to assure that students’ educational, social, emotional, and material needs are met according to established laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention services as appropriate and as requested by administrative personnel assigned to schools.
• Develop effective intervention strategies for students based on knowledge and understanding of students’ behavior and learning styles.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and create behavioral intervention plans to address student needs and target behaviors.
• Counsel individual students regarding issues, which interfere with adjustment and/or performance within the educational setting.
• Provide casework services to students and families.
• Participate and/or lead implementation of MTSS, PBIS, trauma-informed practices, and SEL.
• Support students identified as homeless in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Maintain confidentiality in all student and professional matters and work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in other school activities such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), faculty committees, open houses, commencement exercises, student activities, etc.
• Abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant House Academy manuals pertinent to the position.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as directed

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth that Covenant House Academy serves
• Able to form effective relationships with parents, schools, and agencies
• Leadership skills in working with groups (i.e. initiating group discussion, listening, clarifying and facilitating interactions, and sharing of ideas)
• Able to manage caseload and develop an effective schedule that allows for direct service to students and families, collaboration with staff, parent/community services, and program management
• Knowledge/personal experience in mindfulness or willingness to participate in mindfulness training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW or MSW)
• Current Michigan Department of Education School Social Worker certificate

This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.

Youth Vision Solutions (YVS) is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities, or any other legally protected status.
Please apply by clicking the link below or by contacting the Principal,
Markeith Large at (616) 364-2000

ABOUT COVENANT HOUSE ACADEMY

CHA is an alternative charter high school with three campuses in Detroit, Michigan (East, Central, and Southwest) and one campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

• CHA serves some of society's most at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 22.
• Many of our students have had their education interrupted by homelessness, pregnancy, and financial hardship.
• CHA provides these students a life-changing opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a flexible and supportive environment.

WHY CONSIDER A CAREER WITH CHA?
At CHA, you will work with a team of colleagues who are passionate about and committed to making a difference in the lives of the students we serve. CHA provides employees with the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical (HMO or PPO), Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care
• 403b with employer match!
• ROTH with employer match!

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities

Covenant House Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.'

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person