Student Resource Coordinator

Stride, Inc. • US - MI - Remote, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Resource Coordinator works to help families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement. The position responds to issues directly, by facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community-based organizations. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work or related social service field
• One (1) year of documented social work field experience
• Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Web proficiency
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check
• Must reside in Michigan

Nice To Haves

• Michigan Social Work credential or similar field of study preferred
• Three (3) years of field experience
• Background working in education
• State social work credential or similar field of study preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains caseload of students/families referred for additional support
• Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families
• Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs
• Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; follows up with families by phone or in-person, coordinates with external agencies (e.g. Child Protective Services, The Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies, etc.) as needed
• Facilitates character education programming and other training for the faculty and greater school community, as needed
• Maintains an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events

Benefits

• Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

What This Job Offers

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