School Social Worker - PHEA

Port Huron Area School District•Port Huron, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Assists school staff in developing and implementing interventions to allow students with disabilities to be successful in an educational setting. Conducts social/developmental assessments of students referred for special education, assists in determining eligibility for special education. Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress. Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers as appropriate. Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts. Conducts students risk assessments. Coordinates home, school and community resources in addressing the crisis situation. Act as 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.

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 background 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, 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
Make referrals to community providers as appropriate
Maintain an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts
Conduct students risk assessments
Coordinate home, school and community resources in addressing the crisis situation
Act as 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