Multilingual Trauma Mentoring Liaison

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Multilingual Trauma Social Worker to work with the Special Populations team. This individual will be focused on providing services to multilingual students and their families. In particular, they will focus on providing extensive trauma support services to these individuals and groups, ensuring all students are set up for success both in and out of school.

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Clinical Social Worker certification (LMSW-C) or in progress.

• Preference for five (5) years of experience supporting multilingual families in school and home-based settings.
• Demonstrated experience implementing therapeutic practices with individuals from diverse, global backgrounds.
• Background in student and parent engagement in urban and multicultural communities.

• Expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis prevention, and family therapy techniques.
• Strong knowledge of medical model social work services and community resources for medically fragile children.
• Ability to build professional, trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including evening availability for family and community events.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

• Provide support to multilingual families and caregivers as they acclimate to U.S.-based educational systems.
• Maintain a caseload of trauma-impacted multilingual students, offering targeted behavioral and emotional support.
• Facilitate small groups on trauma, grief, peer support, cultural adjustment, and emotional regulation.
• Deliver individual and group sessions focused on mental wellness, coping skills, and crisis prevention.
• Connect students and families with appropriate community resources.
• Consult with staff regarding cultural responsiveness and student-specific trauma strategies.
• Track student progress, monitor goals, and assess growth using data-informed practices.
• Develop trauma-informed resources and training for staff supporting English learners.
• Lead or assist in caregiver outreach and school-based engagement events.
• Collaborate with school leaders and team members to ensure academic and emotional success for at-risk learners.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces. Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families. May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties. Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students. Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication. Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

Salary : $52,058 - $95,551