School Social Worker

County: Genesee
Genesee, US
Full-time

Position Details

School Social Worker

Job Summary :

The School Social Worker assists students whose emotional / social problems interfere with their ability to obtain maximum benefit from the educational program.

Acts as liaison between parents / guardians, school, and public and private agencies responsible for student care and services.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to) :

  • Provides social work evaluations and services to students suspected to have a disability or special education students through the referral or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
  • May provide pre-referral consultation to teachers and administrators regarding students with behavioral and / or adjustment problems.
  • Attends MET and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings.
  • Develops annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students on the caseload.
  • Provides consultation to parents / guardians regarding family and community adjustment.
  • Serves as liaison between the school and outside social agencies when appropriate.
  • Makes home visits for family consultation and evaluation.
  • Makes regular school visits according to established schedules.
  • Helps teachers and principals regarding students with adjustment problems.
  • Assists in the development of student behavior management plans, functional behavior assessments, and manifestation determinations.
  • Collects data regarding behavioral intervention plans and services provided to students with disabilities.
  • Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student referred.
  • Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
  • Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties :

  • May travel to and from district sites, constituent school districts, and student homes as assigned.
  • Represents the district on various community services agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Master-Social Work required. Eligible for temporary or full approval as school social worker through the Michigan Department of Education.

Must hold valid social work license (P.A. 61 of ) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Experience :

None required; successful school social work experience preferred.

30+ days ago
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