School Social Worker at Grand River Academy

National Heritage Academies • Livonia, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, MI, is seeking a School Social Worker to join their team. Opened in 2014, the academy serves students from Young 5-8. Grand River Academy offers a supportive environment with experienced leadership, a best-in-class curriculum, and opportunities for personalized development. The role involves connecting passion with purpose to serve students, fostering strong parent partnerships, and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• Valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• Michigan: 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.
• 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 their responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, and provide support and consultation to teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in learning.
• Collaborate with school staff and other personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level