School Social Worker

 Applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess and maintain a Michigan license to practice as a licensed Social Worker
2. Masters in Social Work required
3. School certificate required
4. Working knowledge of principles, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies
5. Ability to travel between school sites throughout the district as necessary
6. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse background and initiate positive contacts with staff, students, parents and the community

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide school social work services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or are demonstrating social/emotional/behavioral problems within the school setting
2. Provide direct and indirect school social work services as a related service in support of special education
3. Assists school staff in developing and implementing interventions to allow students with disabilities to be successful in an educational setting
4. Conducts social/developmental assessments of students referred for special education, assists in determining eligibility for special education
5. Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress
6. Provides information to students and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress
7. Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers as appropriate
8. Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts
9. Conducts students risk assessments
10. Coordinates home, school and community resources in addressing the crisis situation
11. Act as liaison between the schools, physicians and public health entities
12. Coordinate mental health documents and mutual health related communications between hospitals, medical agencies, and the school
13. Have CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention training or willing to get the training.  Able to bend, twist, lift up to 50lbs to manage students behavior. 
14. Attend all meetings and professional development as directed by the Director of Special Education
15. Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
16. Assume other responsibilities as determined by administration and as allowable by funding sources

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

All Internal Applicants (Current District Employees) please apply on our website using your PHASD email at the Internal Link located in the upper right hand corner of the link below.

External (outside) candidates, use the link below to apply also.  

Unified Talent 

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER