School Social Worker - PHEA

Port Huron Area School District•Port Huron, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a School Social Worker, providing essential services to students within the school setting. The role focuses on supporting students who are at-risk for school failure or exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The School Social Worker will collaborate with school staff, parents, and community resources to ensure student success and well-being.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a Michigan license to practice as a licensed Social Worker.
Masters in Social Work required.
School certificate required.
Working knowledge of principles, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students.
Ability to travel between school sites throughout the district as necessary.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds and initiate positive contacts with staff, students, parents and the community.

Responsibilities

Provide school social work services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or are demonstrating social/emotional/behavioral problems within the school setting.
Provide direct and indirect school social work services as a related service in support of special education.
Assist school staff in developing and implementing interventions to allow students with disabilities to be successful in an educational setting.
Conduct social/developmental assessments of students referred for special education and assist in determining eligibility for special education.
Communicate with staff, administration, and parents concerning students’ social, emotional, and behavioral progress.
Provide information to students and parents about services available within the community and make referrals to community providers as appropriate.
Maintain an accurate record of student, parent, and other contacts.
Conduct student risk assessments.
Coordinate home, school, and community resources in addressing crisis situations.
Act as a liaison between the schools, physicians, and public health entities.
Coordinate mental health documents and mutual health-related communications between hospitals, medical agencies, and the school.
Attend all meetings and professional development as directed by the Director of Special Education.
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.
Assume other responsibilities as determined by administration and as allowable by funding sources.