School Social Worker at Prevail Academy

National Heritage Academies•Mount Clemens, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Prevail Academy, located in Mt. Clemens, MI, is seeking a School Social Worker to join their team. Prevail Academy, established in 2004, serves students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. This role offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose, working within a supportive environment that provides comprehensive student support, including athletics, after-school clubs, and e-sports. The academy prioritizes a safe learning environment and fosters a positive workplace culture with opportunities for personalized development and coaching.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
Colorado: Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; and School Social Worker Special Services License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE); and Social Worker License issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA); or Certified School Social Work Specialist Certificate issued by the National Association of Social Workers.
Georgia: Master’s degree in social work; and Georgia certificate with the School Social Worker endorsement issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
Indiana: Master’s degree in social work; and Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA); and School Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
Louisiana: LMSW issued through LA State Board of Social Workers AND Ancillary School Social Work license issued by LDOE. EE will need to a licensed LCSW supervisor in order to receive the Ancillary license. LCSW issued through LA State Board of Social Workers AND an Ancillary School Social Work license issued by LDOE.
Michigan: MSW degree and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS).
New York: Master’s degree and School Social Worker License issued by New York State Education Department.
North Carolina: NCDPI School Social Worker License (can obtain Provisional License for up to 3 years).
Ohio: Ohio State Board approved license and ODE Pupil Services license w/School Social Worker endorsement. As of 4/12/21 a candidate can apply for a Pupil Services Registration License.
Wisconsin: Master of Social Work degree and Two years of experience as school social worker and written recommendation of the employer, or an internship as a school social worker and written recommendation of the school administration and School Social Worker license.
Submit a background check to the ODE (for Ohio).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (for North Carolina).

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs.
Progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services.
Participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students.
Monitor students’ responses to interventions.
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans.
Provide 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.
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.
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.