School Social Worker (High School)

Choice Schools•Southfield, MI

29d

About The Position

School Social Worker High School At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same - the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through. A successful candidate for this position has: An unwavering belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels. A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students. The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community. The willingness to be a humble change agent. Excellent problem-solving skills. As the School Social Worker , your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work required
State of Michigan certification (310), temporary approval as a school social worker, or currently enrolled in a Master's program for School Social Work.
Previous experience working in a school setting
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Compassionate and approachable personality
Strong sense of discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.
Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.
Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.
Participates in Child Study Process and Individual Education Program ("IEP") process as required.
Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.
Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
Works with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy's sex education program.
Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.