What are the responsibilities and job description for the 31n Social Worker/Psychologist/Counselor position at St Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency?
Social Worker/ Psychologist/ Counselor
31n Grant Funded
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will be a SCCRESA employee, for the duration of the 31n grant, who will be working in and with identified local school districts in St. Clair County. The focus of the position will be to complete behavioral assessments, develop student treatment plans, provide non-academic counseling services, assess the need for additional counseling, crisis intervention, and client-centered student-guided services with families when appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master Degree Social Work, Master’s level (fully licensed) Psychologist, Master’s level professional counselor
- Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license
- Experience with Positive Behavior Supports, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Dual Diagnosis preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be responsible for identifying and developing resources within and outside the school system and matching them with the needs of the students, school, and organization.
- Be responsible for intake processes conducting evaluations and development of treatment service plans.
- Be responsible for parent/agency contact and have the ability to develop positive communication and relationships.
- Have the necessary skills to provide appropriate direct and indirect treatment services to individuals, groups, families, and the school community.
- Be a participant in the development, monitoring, and implementation of student support plans.
- Assist with students in crisis.
- Provide education on issues of mental health to person served/families/support system
- Assess the need for additional counseling and make referrals as appropriate.
- Serve in the capacity of a protection and advocacy position for the students, parents and staff.
- Be responsible to provide education and in-service training when requested for students, parents and staff in the areas of mental health and human behavior.
- Work cooperatively and creatively with the staff and community-at-large.
- Assist with student management activities
- Maintain all required documentation in addition to records related to Medicaid.
- Other duties deemed appropriate by the St. Clair County RESA
- Must have reliable transportation
THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment Date: Pending Board approval and successful completion of employee entrance physical, drug screening, and background checks.
Work Schedule: School year
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Fringes: Full Benefit Package
Work Day: Standard instructional staff hours (approximately): 8 am – 3:20 pm.
PROCEDURE:
Complete the on-line application at www.sccresa.org with cover letter and resume until the position is filled. Please note that timelines are tentative and interviews may not occur until the state has finalized the FY2022 budget.
Nikki Sygit, HR Manager
St. Clair County RESA
499 Range Road
Marysville, Michigan 48040
The Board of Education of the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and Michigan State Department of Education.
It is the policy of the RESA that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, familial status, political belief or affiliation, disability, handicap or legally protected classification shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United States Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.
All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and fingerprinting background check with law enforcement agencies.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
