At- Risk School Social Worker at Detroit Enterprise Academy

National Heritage Academies•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Detroit Enterprise Academy, located in Detroit, MI, opened in 2005 and serves over 750 K-8 students annually. This role offers the opportunity to connect purpose with passion within a supportive school environment. The academy provides a starting pay above market scales, competitive benefits at affordable rates, access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools, and ensures a safe learning environment. Colleagues are enjoyable to work with, and there are opportunities for personalized development and coaching, supported by the Dean support model.

Requirements

Hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
MSW degree
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, and progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, and 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.