What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker at Timberland Charter Academy position at Torre?
We are helping Timberland Charter Academy find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of School Social Worker.
Compensation:
To be agreed upon.
Location:
2574 McLaughlin Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442, USA.
Mission of Timberland Charter Academy:
"Our goal is for students to develop the moral strength, knowledge, and skills they need to succeed in college, work, and life."
What makes you a strong candidate:
- You are proficient in communicative competence, counseling, crisis intervention, and IEP Monitoring.
- English - Fully fluent.
Responsibilities and more:
Timberland Charter Academy seeks a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team.
✅ Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
- Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
- Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
- Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
- Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
- Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
- Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
- Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
- Provide crisis intervention services.
- Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
✅ Qualifications:
- Hold a master's degree in social work.
- Hold a valid social work license and state approval as a school social worker.
- Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
- Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.
✅ Additional options:
- Limited Social Worker License is acceptable. However, a Special Education Supervisor must confirm that a fully licensed Master’s Social Worker is available to supervise.
- MSW degree and Social Worker license issued by LARA but does not yet have SSW 310 letter.
✅ Why choose Timberland Charter Academy:
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.
- Comprehensive social and behavioral student support.
- Top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.
- Tailored professional development and coaching.
- Secure learning environment.
- Supportive and consistent administrative team.
Job benefits:
• Access to top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching provided.
• Dedicated support for all staff members.
• Medical: Three plans to choose from.
• Dental: Two options to meet your needs, plus the added benefit of orthodontics for children and adults.
• Vision: Free exams and discounted glasses. Kids with changing eye care needs may be eligible for free eye exams every six months.
• 401K: NHA offers a match of up to 3% of your pay. No vesting period. The match is yours the day you start contributing.
• Pre-tax dollar spending accounts: NHA offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) that NHA contributes to and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Your potential leader(s):
Stephan Evans, CEO • Operations • Management • Consultant • Leadership.